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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 21 months later than the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the V-Lux 30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 EX-ZR400 V-Lux 30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2011Fresher by 21 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 V-Lux 30 EX-ZR400 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Leica V-Lux 30

 EX-ZR400 V-Lux 30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 and Leica V-Lux 30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the V-Lux 30.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and V-Lux 30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography factors
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
supports touch focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 500 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $900