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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched September 2010
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-Z16 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 8 months after the S4000 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the S4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Nikon S4000

 EX-Z16 S4000 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2010More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Casio EX-Z16

 S4000 EX-Z16 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S4000

 EX-Z16 S4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the S4000.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and S4000 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and S4000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer EX-Z16 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography info
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
Nikon S4000 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography features
Nikon S4000 Travel photography features
53
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography information
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography information
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4000 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3 inch
Resolution of display 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
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
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 131 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - EN-EL10
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $100 $200