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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 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
Nikon P520
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon P520

 EX-ZR400 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 P520 EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon P520

 EX-ZR400 P520 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Nikon P520 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Nikon P520 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Nikon P520 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (200 per charge)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P520 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
Nikon P520 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon P520
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix P520
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