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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9900 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 S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z450 versus Nikon S9900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the S9900 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z450 grades against the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon S9900

 EX-Z450 S9900 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S9900 EX-Z450 
RevealedFebruary 2015August 2009More recent by 66 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S9900

 EX-Z450 S9900 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 provides exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 against the S9900.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and S9900 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and S9900.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9900 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Nikon S9900 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
77
lighter than competition (289g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography factors
37
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
73
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon S9900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $300