Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2014

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z400 was unveiled 6 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-Z400 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-Z400
Galaxy Camera 2 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-Z400 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 has outside 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) | 283 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 400 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $400 |