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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released August 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and S6400 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 4 years before the S6400 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the S6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Nikon S6400

 EX-Z400 S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Casio EX-Z400

 S6400 EX-Z400 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S6400

 EX-Z400 S6400 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 has got outer measurements 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 S6400 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 against the S6400.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and S6400 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and S6400.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6400 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Nikon S6400
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6400 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Nikon S6400 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6400 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
63
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
heavier than others (150 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Nikon S6400
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (150g)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S6400
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 160 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $500