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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000 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 S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and S7000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was revealed 7 years prior to the S7000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the S7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Nikon S7000

 EX-Z400 S7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Casio EX-Z400

 S7000 EX-Z400 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S7000

 EX-Z400 S7000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S7000 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the S7000.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and S7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and S7000.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S7000 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Nikon S7000
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Nikon S7000 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (165 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
Nikon S7000 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
terrible battery (180 shots)
more heavy than others (165 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (180 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging info
Nikon S7000 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (165 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S7000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 9.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 130g (0.29 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 - 180 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $280