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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-ZR400, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was launched 3 years prior to the EX-ZR400 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-S7 grades vs the EX-ZR400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-S7 EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Casio EX-S7

 EX-ZR400 EX-S7 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-S7 EX-ZR400 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-ZR400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 and the EX-ZR400.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and EX-ZR400 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and EX-ZR400.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-21 2013-01-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 500 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $140 $0