Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon D3000

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Nikon D3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the D3000 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and D3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z450 was announced 3 months earlier than the D3000 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z450 scores against the D3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Nikon D3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Nikon D3000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 features physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon D3000 has sizing of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the D3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and D3000 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and D3000.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z450 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.