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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L820

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L820 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 L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon L810
  • Later Model is Nikon L830
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced about the same time to the L820 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the L820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon L820

 EX-ZR400 L820 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 L820 EX-ZR400 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L820

 EX-ZR400 L820 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the L820.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and L820 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and L820.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Nikon L820
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Nikon L820 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Nikon L820
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
Nikon L820 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (675mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (470 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Nikon L820
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Nikon L820 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
24
pretty wide (23mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (470 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L820
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix L820
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 470 gr (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $192