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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2010
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was unveiled 7 months after the S4000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-S200 grades against the S4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Nikon S4000

 EX-S200 S4000 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2010Newer by 7 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Casio EX-S200

 S4000 EX-S200 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S4000

 EX-S200 S4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S4000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S200 against the S4000.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and S4000.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-S200 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-S200 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography advice
Nikon S4000 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography info
Nikon S4000 Travel photography info
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging details
Nikon S4000 Vlogging details
29
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
28
quite wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-03 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 grams (0.29 pounds) 131 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-120 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $200