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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-Z450 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-Z450

 Galaxy Camera 4G EX-Z450 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-Z450 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outer 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
36
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $550