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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was launched 7 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 180 matches up versus the EX-Z400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Casio EX-Z400

 ELPH 180 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009More recent by 86 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon ELPH 180

 EX-Z400 ELPH 180 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-Z400

 ELPH 180 EX-Z400 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z400 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the EX-Z400.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and EX-Z400.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 180 to give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 180 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
low frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 180
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 220 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $0