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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 12 months earlier than the S8100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the S8100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S8100

 EX-Z450 S8100 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S8100 EX-Z450 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S8100

 EX-Z450 S8100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. 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) while the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the S8100.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and S8100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and S8100.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Nikon S8100 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Nikon S8100 Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
built-in flash
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8100 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S8100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $299