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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 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
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Casio. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was launched 14 months later than the EX-Z400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S7 scores vs the EX-Z400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-S7 EX-Z400 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-S7

 EX-Z400 EX-S7 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z400

 EX-S7 EX-Z400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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-S7 and Casio EX-Z400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 vs the EX-Z400.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and EX-Z400.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-S7 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z400
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-80 NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $140 $0