Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZR1000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Casio. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 4 years before the EX-ZR1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the EX-ZR1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR1000 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZR1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 and the EX-ZR1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and EX-ZR1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and EX-ZR1000.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.