Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was released 24 months prior to the S8200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the S8200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S8200
EX-Z450 | S8200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Casio EX-Z450
S8200 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 961k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+731k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S8200
EX-Z450 | S8200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the S8200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and S8200 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and S8200.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 961 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 213 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $229 | $329 |