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Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon N and Casio EX-ZR400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The N was manufactured very close to the EX-ZR400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the N scores versus the EX-ZR400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Casio EX-ZR400

 N EX-ZR400 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon N

 EX-ZR400 N 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Casio EX-ZR400

 N EX-ZR400 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N has exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon N and Casio EX-ZR400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the N compared to the EX-ZR400.

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N and EX-ZR400 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and EX-ZR400.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
72
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing external microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot NCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot N Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G touch Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 200 photographs 500 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $0