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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon A900

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon A900 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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 4 years prior to the A900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon A900

 EX-ZR400 A900 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 A900 EX-ZR400 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon A900

 EX-ZR400 A900 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the A900.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and A900 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and A900.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Nikon A900 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Nikon A900 Sports photography information
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon A900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 500 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $400