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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S4000 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
  • Released February 2010
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-S7 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-S7 versus Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was manufactured very close to the S4000 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-S7 matches up against the S4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S4000

 EX-S7 S4000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Casio EX-S7

 S4000 EX-S7 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S4000

 EX-S7 S4000 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 versus Nikon S4000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 against the S4000.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and S4000.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Nikon S4000 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography features
Nikon S4000 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography details
Nikon S4000 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography highlights
28
manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
Nikon S4000 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
28
fairly wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-21 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 131g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-80 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $140 $200