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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sony S2100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 12 months prior to the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony S2100

 EX-Z400 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-Z400

 S2100 EX-Z400 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony S2100

 EX-Z400 S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with outside measurements 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 Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 against the S2100.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and S2100.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
Sony S2100 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography information
Sony S2100 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Sony S2100
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
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