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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 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 S6100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S6100

 EX-Z450 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S6100 EX-Z450 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S6100

 EX-Z450 S6100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Nikon S6100 Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Nikon S6100 Travel photography information
62
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
has focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Nikon S6100 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S6100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S6100
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