Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S4300

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S4300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 13 months after the S4300 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the S4300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with outer 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) while the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the S4300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and S4300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and S4300.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR400 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.