Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced August 2012

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z400 was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
EX-Z400 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-Z400
Galaxy Camera 3G | EX-Z400 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 44 months |
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
EX-Z400 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 305g (0.67 lb) |
Physical 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 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 model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $606 |