Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 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
- Introduced August 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S9300
EX-Z450 | S9300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Casio EX-Z450
S9300 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 35 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S9300
EX-Z450 | S9300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-Z450 versus Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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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 |