Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2011
- Later Model is Nikon P310
Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe EX-Z450 was brought out 21 months prior to the P300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the P300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Nikon Coolpix P300. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon P300
EX-Z450 | P300 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Casio EX-Z450
P300 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Introduced | May 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 21 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P300
EX-Z450 | P300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 features exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the P300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and P300 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and P300.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Nikon Coolpix P300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-05-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) | 189 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $229 | $500 |