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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon L32

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon L32 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon L32 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z400 versus Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and L32 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 7 years before the L32 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the L32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Nikon L32

 EX-Z400 L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Casio EX-Z400

 L32 EX-Z400 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon L32

 EX-Z400 L32 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 has got exterior measurements 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 Nikon L32 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the L32.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and L32 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and L32.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L32 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Nikon L32 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Nikon L32 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
great battery life (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
Nikon L32 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
great battery life (320 shots)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L32 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
great battery life (320 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
Nikon L32 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
66
really wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (164g)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon L32
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Nikon Coolpix L32
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 320 photographs
Battery format - AA
Battery ID NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $120