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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S80 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S80 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S80 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the S80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the S80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Nikon S80

 EX-Z400 S80 

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Casio EX-Z400

 S80 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S80

 EX-Z400 S80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S80 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the S80.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and S80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and S80.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S80 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Nikon S80
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Nikon S80 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography details
Nikon S80 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography information
Nikon S80 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
30
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Nikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Nikon Coolpix S80
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-09-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 819 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 130g (0.29 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
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 life - 150 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $191