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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 13 months after the S30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the S30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S30

 EX-ZR400 S30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S30 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S30

 EX-ZR400 S30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outer 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 S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the S30.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and S30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and S30.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR400 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S30 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Nikon S30 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Nikon S30 Sports photography details
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than average (205g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (214g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S30 Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
26
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Nikon S30 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
23
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than others (214 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-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 rate 30.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $119