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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P950

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Revealed January 2020
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 8 years earlier than the P950 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon P950

 EX-ZR400 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 P950 EX-ZR400 
RevealedJanuary 2020January 2013More recent by 84 months
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 P950

 EX-ZR400 P950 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got external 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) while the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the P950.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and P950 is 92 and 52 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and P950.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR400 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Nikon P950 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Nikon P950
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
Nikon P950 Travel photography information
71
good battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
has bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than average in class (1,005g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P950 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (1,005 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon P950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2020-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 300 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 1005g (2.22 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 290 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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