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Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S200 was unveiled 20 months after the EX-Z400 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-S200 matches up vs the EX-Z400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-S200 EX-Z400 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2009More modern by 20 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-S200

 EX-Z400 EX-S200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Casio EX-Z400

 EX-S200 EX-Z400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 features external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z400 has dimensions 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 Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S200 versus the EX-Z400.

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and EX-Z400.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-S200 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-S200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S200
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
29
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Casio EX-Z400
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.6-7.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-120 NP-40
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $0