Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z400
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was revealed 13 months later than the EX-Z400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H15 scores vs the EX-Z400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Casio EX-Z400
EX-H15 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-H15
EX-Z400 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-Z400
EX-H15 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z400 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 and the EX-Z400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and EX-Z400 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and EX-Z400.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-H15 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger EX-H15 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.6-7.0 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 161 grams (0.35 lbs) | 130 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 ID | NP-90 | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $0 |