Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2011

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was released 18 months earlier than the S6100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the S6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S6100
EX-Z450 | S6100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Casio EX-Z450
S6100 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S6100
EX-Z450 | S6100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 features external 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 S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S6100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the S6100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and S6100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and S6100.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6100 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-02-09 |
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 | 16MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 175g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 210 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $229 | $195 |