Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 5 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has physical measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.