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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SH-50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the SH-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus SH-50

 EX-Z450 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Casio EX-Z450

 SH-50 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SH-50

 EX-Z450 SH-50 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with external 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 Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the SH-50.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and SH-50 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and SH-50.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (269g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography highlights
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Olympus SH-50
62
lighter than competition (128g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography highlights
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SH-50
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus SH-50
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus SH-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-40 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $300