Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Nikon S1000pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S1000pj
EX-ZR400 | S1000pj | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Casio EX-ZR400
S1000pj | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S1000pj
EX-ZR400 | S1000pj | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S1000pj in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | |
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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 |