Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400
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![Casio Exilim EX-S7 front Casio Exilim EX-S7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-S7/Casio-EX-S7-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S6400 front Nikon Coolpix S6400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6400/Nikon-S6400-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Revealed August 2012
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and S6400 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The EX-S7 was manufactured 3 years before the S6400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S7 scores vs the S6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Nikon Coolpix S6400. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Nikon S6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S6400
EX-S7 | S6400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Casio EX-S7
S6400 | EX-S7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S6400
EX-S7 | S6400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Nikon S6400 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 against the S6400.
![Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S7-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6400-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.
![Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S7-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and S6400.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6400 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S7-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-S7-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Nikon Coolpix S6400 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-21 | 2012-08-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Expeed C2 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 150g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 160 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $140 | $500 |