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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was announced 7 months after the S4000 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z800 matches up against the S4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Nikon S4000

 EX-Z800 S4000 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2010More modern by 7 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Casio EX-Z800

 S4000 EX-Z800 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S4000

 EX-Z800 S4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 has external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the S4000.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and S4000.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-Z800 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer EX-Z800 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Nikon S4000
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Nikon S4000
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging features
Nikon S4000 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-03 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 131 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-120 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $200