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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Nikon S30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the S30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Nikon S30

 EX-Z400 S30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-Z400

 S30 EX-Z400 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S30

 EX-Z400 S30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the S30.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and S30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and S30.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z400 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-Z400 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography features
Nikon S30 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Nikon S30 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
environment sealing
slow fps (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
Nikon S30 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (214g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography features
Nikon S30 Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
26
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
23
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (214 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-02-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery style - AA
Battery model NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $119