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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Released August 2009
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 10 months earlier than the S8000 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the S8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S8000

 EX-Z450 S8000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S8000 EX-Z450 
LaunchedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S8000

 EX-Z450 S8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 features physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has specifications of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 and the S8000.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and S8000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and S8000.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S8000 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Nikon S8000
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Sports photography highlights
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S8000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $300