Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6500

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 4 years prior to the S6500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the S6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 features exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 and the S6500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and S6500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and S6500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.