Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Nikon S4000
EX-Z800 | S4000 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Casio EX-Z800
S4000 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S4000
EX-Z800 | S4000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S4000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | |
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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 |