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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Announced August 2010
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released August 2012
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was announced 3 years before the S6400 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the S6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Nikon S6400

 EX-Z800 S6400 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Casio EX-Z800

 S6400 EX-Z800 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2010Newer by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S6400

 EX-Z800 S6400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S6400 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the S6400.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and S6400.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6400 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Nikon S6400
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
Travel photography with Nikon S6400
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging details
Nikon S6400 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S6400
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-03 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life - 160 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $500