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Canon SL3 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SL3 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Earlier Model is Canon SL2
Casio EX-Z400
(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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SL3 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SL3 versus Casio EX-Z400, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and EX-Z400 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SL3 was brought out 10 years after the EX-Z400 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL3 grades against the EX-Z400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Casio EX-Z400

 SL3 EX-Z400 
LaunchedApril 2019January 2009More modern by 125 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SL3

 EX-Z400 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Casio EX-Z400

 SL3 EX-Z400 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Canon SL3 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SL3 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SL3 versus the EX-Z400.

Canon SL3 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and EX-Z400 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and EX-Z400.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SL3 will offer you greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SL3 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SL3 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL3
Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
69
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (1,070 shots)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL3
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
82
great battery (1,070 shots)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,070 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon SL3 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Also called EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2019-04-10 2009-01-08
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-7.0
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449 gr (0.99 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 1070 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $599 $0