Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB700
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Released December 2010

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was introduced 16 months prior to the WB700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung WB700
EX-Z450 | WB700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Casio EX-Z450
WB700 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | December 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB700
EX-Z450 | WB700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 offers outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the WB700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and WB700.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB700 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung WB700 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $229 | $300 |