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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was launched 18 months after the S100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the S100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S100

 EX-ZR400 S100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S100 EX-ZR400 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k461kCrisper display (+359k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S100

 EX-ZR400 S100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the S100.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and S100 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and S100.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR400 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S100 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Nikon S100 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Nikon S100 Travel photography info
71
great battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S100 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Nikon S100 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 820 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 205g (0.45 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
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 images 150 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $240