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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L22

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L22 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L22, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 3 years later than the L22 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon L22

 EX-ZR400 L22 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 L22 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L22

 EX-ZR400 L22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the L22.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and L22 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and L22.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Nikon L22
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L22 Sports photography highlights
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Nikon L22 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
Nikon L22 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Nikon L22
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L22
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $130