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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P340

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P330
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z450 was launched 5 years earlier than the P340 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the P340 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon P340

 EX-Z450 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Casio EX-Z450

 P340 EX-Z450 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P340

 EX-Z450 P340 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon P340 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 and the P340.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and P340 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and P340.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Nikon P340 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Nikon P340
55
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Nikon P340 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others in class (128g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P340 Landscape photography advice
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Nikon P340
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P340
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix P340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
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 rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 273
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $229 $380