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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S800c 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 S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S800c Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 4 years before the S800c which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the S800c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S800c

 EX-Z450 S800c 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Casio EX-Z450

 S800c EX-Z450 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S800c

 EX-Z450 S800c 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 provides exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S800c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 against the S800c.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and S800c is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and S800c.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S800c to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Nikon S800c Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Nikon S800c Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (140 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Nikon S800c
62
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (140 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (140 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S800c Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S800c
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 819 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 184 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 140 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $290