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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S5 versus Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Casio. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was launched very close to the EX-Z400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S5 grades vs the EX-Z400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-S5 EX-Z400 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-S5

 EX-Z400 EX-S5 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z400

 EX-S5 EX-Z400 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Casio EX-S5 versus Casio EX-Z400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 and the EX-Z400.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and EX-Z400 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and EX-Z400.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z400 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography information
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
27
you can focus manually
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z400
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact 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 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-7.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-80 NP-40
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $0