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Canon 400D vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon 400D vs Casio EX-ZS15 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2006
  • Alternate Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Succeeded the Canon 350D
  • New Model is Canon 450D
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon 400D vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 400D and Casio EX-ZS15, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the 400D (APS-C) and EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The 400D was unveiled 5 years before the EX-ZS15 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 400D matches up against the EX-ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Casio EX-ZS15

 400D EX-ZS15 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon 400D

 EX-ZS15 400D 
LaunchedJuly 2011October 2006More recent by 57 months

Common features in the Canon 400D and Casio EX-ZS15

 400D EX-ZS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 400D vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 400D enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS15 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon 400D and Casio EX-ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 400D and the EX-ZS15.

Canon 400D vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and EX-ZS15 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 400D and EX-ZS15.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 400D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-ZS15 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 400D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 400D vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 400D
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography info
40
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography advice
47
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Canon 400D vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon EOS 400DCasio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS 400D Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Other name EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2006-10-14 2011-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" -
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 gr (1.23 pounds) 154 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 664 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $248