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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L26

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L26 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
  • Released January 2013
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L26 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L26, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 13 months later than the L26 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the L26 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon L26

 EX-ZR400 L26 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 L26 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L26

 EX-ZR400 L26 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the L26.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and L26 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and L26.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L26 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Nikon L26 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Nikon L26 Sports photography details
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Nikon L26 Travel photography details
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
fixed 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 Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L26 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
28
decently wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L26
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $70