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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was manufactured 4 years before the EX2F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung EX2F

 EX-Z450 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX2F EX-Z450 
RevealedDecember 2012August 2009More modern by 40 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung EX2F

 EX-Z450 EX2F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 features exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the EX2F.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (294 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
37
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (294 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung EX2F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s -
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID NP-40 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $478