Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched January 2013
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Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-Z450 was unveiled 4 years before the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
| EX-Z450 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Casio EX-Z450
| SZ-16 iHS | EX-Z450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 41 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
| EX-Z450 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has got external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the SZ-16 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and SZ-16 iHS is 96 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and SZ-16 iHS.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-08-18 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
| 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 life | - | 220 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-40 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $229 | $230 |