Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S6000
EX-ZR400 | S6000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Casio EX-ZR400
S6000 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S6000
EX-ZR400 | S6000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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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 |