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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z400 was brought out 5 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z400 grades against the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-Z400 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Casio EX-Z400

 Galaxy Camera EX-Z400 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-Z400 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with external 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-02-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $450