Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Announced January 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon P510
- Refreshed by Nikon P530
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe EX-ZR400 was introduced within a month of the P520 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the P520 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon P520
EX-ZR400 | P520 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Casio EX-ZR400
P520 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon P520
EX-ZR400 | P520 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 features 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) whilst the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the P520.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and P520 is 92 and 66 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and P520.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon P520 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
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 photos | 200 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $380 |