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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB700, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was announced 23 months earlier than the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung WB700

 EX-Z400 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Casio EX-Z400

 WB700 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedDecember 2010January 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung WB700

 EX-Z400 WB700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 offers outside dimensions 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 Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 against the WB700.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and WB700.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB700 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB700 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB700 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
38
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung WB700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung WB700
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-12-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $300