Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S32

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 12 months prior to the S32 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the S32 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S32 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the S32.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and S32 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and S32.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will render greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be behind in sensor technology.