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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S70 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S70 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S70 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 6 months earlier than the S70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z400 scores against the S70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Nikon S70

 EX-Z400 S70 

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Casio EX-Z400

 S70 EX-Z400 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution288k230kCrisper screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S70

 EX-Z400 S70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S70 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the S70.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and S70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and S70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Nikon S70
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography details
Nikon S70 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Nikon S70
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Nikon S70 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Nikon S70 Landscape photography details
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging advice
Nikon S70 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Nikon Coolpix S70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 288k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $290