Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P310

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 8 months later than the P310 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the P310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Nikon Coolpix P310. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the P310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and P310 is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and P310.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.