Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z400 versus Casio EX-ZR100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z400 was introduced 3 years prior to the EX-ZR100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z400 scores against the EX-ZR100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-ZR100
EX-Z400 | EX-ZR100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-Z400
EX-ZR100 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZR100
EX-Z400 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z400 versus Casio EX-ZR100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 and the EX-ZR100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and EX-ZR100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and EX-ZR100.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 40.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 204g (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $300 |