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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S630

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S630 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S630, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 4 years after the S630 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the S630 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S630

 EX-ZR400 S630 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S630 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S630

 EX-ZR400 S630 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides external 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 S630 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S630 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the S630.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and S630 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and S630.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S630 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Nikon S630 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S630 Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S630 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S630
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $240