Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-550mm (F) lens
- 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Superseded the Nikon S9300
- Refreshed by Nikon S9700

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was introduced 4 years before the S9500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the S9500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S9500
EX-Z450 | S9500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-Z450
S9500 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S9500
EX-Z450 | S9500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 has exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the S9500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and S9500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and S9500.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-550mm (22.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 7.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 60 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 | - | 230 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $229 | $230 |