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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S1000pj, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 3 years after the S1000pj which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the S1000pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S1000pj

 EX-ZR400 S1000pj 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 43 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S1000pj EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S1000pj

 EX-ZR400 S1000pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in 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") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the S1000pj.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and S1000pj is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and S1000pj.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
71
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lighter than others (205 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S1000pj
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $289