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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S4300 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 S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S4300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the S4300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S4300

 EX-Z450 S4300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S4300 EX-Z450 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S4300

 EX-Z450 S4300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 features physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the S4300.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and S4300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and S4300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Nikon S4300
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (139g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than average (139g)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (180 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S4300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Class 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" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 139 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 180 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $119