Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon A900

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

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.

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

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.