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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 3 years prior to the S30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S30

 EX-Z450 S30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S30 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S30

 EX-Z450 S30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the S30.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and S30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and S30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z450 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Nikon S30
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Nikon S30 Sports photography advice
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather proof
low frames per second (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others (128g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (214g)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
26
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Nikon S30
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
23
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (214 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 128g (0.28 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $119