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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S31

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S31 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 S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S31 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S31

 EX-ZR400 S31 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S31 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S31

 EX-ZR400 S31 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S31 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Nikon S31
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Nikon S31
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
Nikon S31 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
24
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (29mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S31
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S31
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $90