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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S3600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the S3600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the S3600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S3600

 EX-ZR400 S3600 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S3600 EX-ZR400 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S3600

 EX-ZR400 S3600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S3600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the S3600.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and S3600 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and S3600.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Nikon S3600
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (500 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Nikon S3600 Travel photography info
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great battery (500 shots)
lighter than average (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S3600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images 230 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $200