Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Nikon Coolpix S230. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Nikon S230
EX-Z400 | S230 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Casio EX-Z400
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S230
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
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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 |