Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400
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Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Launched August 2016
- Older Model is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009

Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and EX-Z400 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

The 5D MIV was manufactured 7 years after the EX-Z400 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 5D MIV matches up against the EX-Z400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Casio EX-Z400
5D MIV | EX-Z400 | |||
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Announced | August 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 93 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1390k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon 5D MIV
EX-Z400 | 5D MIV |
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Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Casio EX-Z400
5D MIV | EX-Z400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV enjoys physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 5D MIV and the EX-Z400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and EX-Z400 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and EX-Z400.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will render greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIV provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-08-25 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 61 | - |
Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-7.0 |
Amount of lenses | 250 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1/2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | none |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 890 grams (1.96 lb) | 130 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 91 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2995 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Launch cost | $3,299 | $0 |