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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS5 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-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 24 months before the EX-ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z400 grades against the EX-ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 EX-Z400 EX-ZS5 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-ZS5 EX-Z400 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZS5

 EX-Z400 EX-ZS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has got outer 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) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the EX-ZS5.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and EX-ZS5 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and EX-ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZS5 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
38
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) -
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 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $100