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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 3 years before the EX-ZS15 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the EX-ZS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 EX-Z400 EX-ZS15 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-ZS15 EX-Z400 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZS15

 EX-Z400 EX-ZS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 offers external 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-ZS15 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 and the EX-ZS15.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and EX-ZS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and EX-ZS15.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS15 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography features
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
great max aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
26
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-07-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 154 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $248