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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P310

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 3 years prior to the P310 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the P310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon P310

 EX-Z450 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Casio EX-Z450

 P310 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJune 2012August 2009More modern by 34 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P310

 EX-Z450 P310 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the P310.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and P310 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and P310.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Nikon P310
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Nikon P310 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Nikon P310
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Nikon P310 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P310 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
36
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P310
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 - 230 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $229 $700