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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L830

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L830 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
  • Released January 2013
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • New Model is Nikon L840
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L830 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 11 months before the L830 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the L830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon L830

 EX-ZR400 L830 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 L830 EX-ZR400 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L830

 EX-ZR400 L830 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the L830.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and L830 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and L830.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L830 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Nikon L830
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Nikon L830 Sports photography factors
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Nikon L830 Travel photography factors
71
good battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Nikon L830 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
28
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L830
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 508 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 390 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $300