Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon Z6

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon Z6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and Z6 (25MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and Z6 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z450 was announced 10 years earlier than the Z6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the Z6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Nikon Z6. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Nikon Z6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 offers outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon Z6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the Z6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and Z6 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and Z6.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z6 will give you extra detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.