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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced within a month of the S3500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S3500

 EX-ZR400 S3500 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S3500 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S3500

 EX-ZR400 S3500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the S3500.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and S3500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and S3500.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Nikon S3500 Sports photography factors
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Nikon S3500 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Nikon S3500 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
31
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S3500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $85