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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Nikon S9300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 3 years before the S9300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the S9300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S9300

 EX-Z450 S9300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S9300 EX-Z450 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2009Newer by 35 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S9300

 EX-Z450 S9300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the S9300.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and S9300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and S9300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9300 to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Nikon S9300
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography advice
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S9300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 - 200 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $249