Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was launched 5 months earlier than the SP-800 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the SP-800 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Casio EX-Z450
SP-800 UZ | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
EX-Z450 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has outer 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) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and SP-800 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and SP-800 UZ.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1000 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 12 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 455 grams (1.00 lb) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
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 model | NP-40 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $229 | $270 |