Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3700

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 7 years prior to the S3700 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z400 scores against the S3700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Nikon Coolpix S3700. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Nikon S3700 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S3700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the S3700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and S3700.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S3700 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.