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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Launched January 2009
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR400, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Casio. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 5 years earlier than the EX-ZR400 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the EX-ZR400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-Z400 EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-ZR400 EX-Z400 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-Z400 EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys exterior 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-ZR400 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the EX-ZR400.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and EX-ZR400 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and EX-ZR400.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (500 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
great battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-01-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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 life - 500 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $0