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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S5200 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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S5200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured at a similar time to the S5200 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the S5200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S5200

 EX-ZR400 S5200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S5200 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S5200

 EX-ZR400 S5200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S5200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the S5200.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and S5200 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and S5200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Nikon S5200 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Nikon S5200 Sports photography factors
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than others (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (160 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (160 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Nikon S5200
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
32
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S5200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 205g (0.45 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images 160 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $130