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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 23 months before the S9100 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the S9100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S9100

 EX-Z450 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S9100 EX-Z450 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S9100

 EX-Z450 S9100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has physical measurements 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 S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the S9100.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and S9100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and S9100.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
Nikon S9100 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
lighter than competition (214 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Nikon S9100
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S9100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $229 $329