Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S31

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 4 months before the S31 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the S31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S31 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the S31.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and S31 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and S31.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR400 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.