Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SH100

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The EX-Z450 was manufactured 16 months before the SH100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z450 grades against the SH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has got external dimensions 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 SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 against the SH100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and SH100.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung SH100 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind in sensor technology.