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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Casio EX-ZR400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 12 months before the EX-ZR400 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the EX-ZR400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-ZR15 EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-ZR400 EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-ZR15 EX-ZR400 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Casio EX-ZR400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the EX-ZR400.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and EX-ZR400 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and EX-ZR400.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery power (325 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life 325 photographs 500 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $0