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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2013
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 4
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 14 months later than the V-Lux 3 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the V-Lux 3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Leica V-Lux 3

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 V-Lux 3 
RevealedJanuary 2013December 2011More recent by 14 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 V-Lux 3 EX-ZR400 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Leica V-Lux 3

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 V-Lux 3 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 and Leica V-Lux 3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the V-Lux 3.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and V-Lux 3 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and V-Lux 3.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography information
40
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
41
 manual focus
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography info
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
58
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography highlights
57
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
43
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery life (410 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography advice
71
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
 great battery life (410 shots)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (540g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography features
52
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
48
 manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (410 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging factors
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic socket
62
 rather wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has microphone support
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Leica V-Lux 3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Leica V-Lux 3
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Leica V-Lux 3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-12-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
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 -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 410 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $949