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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S630

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S630 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
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 7 months later than the S630 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z450 scores against the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S630

 EX-Z450 S630 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S630 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S630

 EX-Z450 S630 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S630 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the S630.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and S630 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and S630.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-Z450 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Nikon S630 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Nikon S630 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Nikon S630
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Nikon S630 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
has built in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Nikon S630 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S630
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-02-03
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $240