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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon Z7, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z400 was released 10 years prior to the Z7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the Z7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Nikon Z7

 EX-Z400 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Casio EX-Z400

 Z7 EX-Z400 
LaunchedAugust 2018January 2009More modern by 117 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon Z7

 EX-Z400 Z7 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys exterior measurements 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 Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the Z7.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and Z7 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and Z7.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z400 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
Nikon Z7 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon Z7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Nikon Z7
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Nikon Z7
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2018-08-23
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Available lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 675 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible XQD card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $2,797