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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z400 versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was revealed 13 months earlier than the S3000 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the S3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Nikon S3000

 EX-Z400 S3000 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Casio EX-Z400

 S3000 EX-Z400 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S3000

 EX-Z400 S3000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z400 versus Nikon S3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the S3000.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and S3000.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography advice
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
relatively wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3000 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
26
relatively wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S3000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $150