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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Renewed by Samsung NX500
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z450 was announced 5 years prior to the NX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung NX300

 EX-Z450 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Casio EX-Z450

 NX300 EX-Z450 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2009Newer by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k230kCrisper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung NX300

 EX-Z450 NX300 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys 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 Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the NX300.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and NX300 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and NX300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300 will result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Samsung NX300 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Samsung NX300 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
supports focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography features
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung NX300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung NX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-08-18 2013-11-24
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $750