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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was brought out 3 years after the S6000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the S6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S6000

 EX-ZR400 S6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S6000 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S6000

 EX-ZR400 S6000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers 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) while the Nikon S6000 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the S6000.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and S6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and S6000.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Nikon S6000
71
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S6000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $300