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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 4 months earlier than the S2100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony S2100

 EX-Z450 S2100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S2100 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony S2100

 EX-Z450 S2100 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the S2100.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and S2100.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Sony S2100
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
37
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $229 $0