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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon S8200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S8200

 EX-Z450 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S8200 EX-Z450 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S8200

 EX-Z450 S8200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Nikon S8200
55
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S8200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S8200
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