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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 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 S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was brought out very close to the S230 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z400 scores against the S230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Nikon S230

 EX-Z400 S230 

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Casio EX-Z400

 S230 EX-Z400 
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S230

 EX-Z400 S230 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S230 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z400 versus Nikon S230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the S230.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and S230.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z400 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S230 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography advice
Nikon S230 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Nikon S230 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Nikon S230
37
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S230 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S230
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Nikon Coolpix S230
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 2000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
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 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.29 lb) 115 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $150