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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S1200pj 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S1200pj and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z400 scores against the S1200pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Nikon S1200pj

 EX-Z400 S1200pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Casio EX-Z400

 S1200pj EX-Z400 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S1200pj

 EX-Z400 S1200pj 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S1200pj has specifications of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 and the S1200pj.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and S1200pj is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and S1200pj.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S1200pj to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Nikon S1200pj Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (186 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
29
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (186g)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S1200pj
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 0.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 186 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $499