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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Announced January 2009
Casio EX-ZR100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-Z400 EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-ZR100 EX-Z400 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-Z400 EX-ZR100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
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