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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-Z800, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z400 was launched 19 months prior to the EX-Z800 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z400 scores against the EX-Z800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-Z800

 EX-Z400 EX-Z800 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-Z800 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-Z800

 EX-Z400 EX-Z800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z800 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-Z800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the EX-Z800.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and EX-Z800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and EX-Z800.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z800 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography advice
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
29
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-Z800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Casio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-08-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.2-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 model NP-40 NP-120
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $150