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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S32

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S32 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 S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is very similar but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") have different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z450 was launched 5 years earlier than the S32 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z450 grades against the S32 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S32

 EX-Z450 S32 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S32 EX-Z450 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 54 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S32

 EX-Z450 S32 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with exterior 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 S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the S32.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and S32 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and S32.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z450 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S32 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Nikon S32 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Nikon S32 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
environment proofing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Nikon S32
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S32
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix S32
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-18 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $229 $180