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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L840

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67 Imaging
41 Features
48 Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L840 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 24 months earlier than the L840 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the L840 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon L840

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 L840 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 L840 EX-ZR400 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L840

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 L840 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the L840.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L840 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and L840 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and L840.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR400 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
40
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
36
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Nikon L840 Street photography factors
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
51
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competitors (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
57
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery life (500 CIPA)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
51
 incredible zoom range (23-855mm  37.2 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery life (590 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Nikon L840
71
 great battery life (500 shots)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
 great battery life (590 CIPA)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 long reach (855mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (538g)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Nikon L840
52
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (500 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
43
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (590 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L840 Vlogging highlights
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone socket
27
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic jack
 heavier than competitors (538g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L840
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix L840
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2015-02-10
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Largest 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 sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 grams (0.45 lbs) 538 grams (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 shots 590 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $400