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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon W300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon W300 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
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon W300 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon W300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 8 years earlier than the W300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the W300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon W300

 EX-Z450 W300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-Z450

 W300 EX-Z450 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2009More recent by 94 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon W300

 EX-Z450 W300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has got physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the W300.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and W300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and W300.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon W300 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon W300 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Nikon W300 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Nikon W300 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Nikon W300
62
lighter than competition (128g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Nikon W300 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon W300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-18 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 231 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 photographs
Battery type - Built-in
Battery ID NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $387