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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500 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
  • Released August 2009
Nikon S9500
(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  • Superseded the Nikon S9300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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S9500

 EX-Z450 S9500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S9500 EX-Z450 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 42 months
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S9500

 EX-Z450 S9500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Nikon S9500 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Nikon S9500 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than others (205 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S9500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S9500
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