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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500 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
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 4 years earlier than the B500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon B500

 EX-ZR400 B500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 B500 EX-ZR400 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon B500

 EX-ZR400 B500 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys physical 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) and the Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the B500.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and B500 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and B500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Nikon B500 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Nikon B500 Sports photography information
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (600 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Nikon B500
71
good battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
good battery life (600 per charge)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (600 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Nikon B500
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
27
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (541g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon B500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 541 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 images 600 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $300