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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z450 versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 5 months prior to the S6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z450 scores against the S6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S6000

 EX-Z450 S6000 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S6000 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S6000

 EX-Z450 S6000 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Nikon S6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 and the S6000.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and S6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and S6000.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6000 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Nikon S6000 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (128g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Nikon S6000
62
lighter than competition (128g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6000 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S6000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $300