Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2012

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S6300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR400 was announced 13 months after the S6300 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the S6300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S6300
EX-ZR400 | S6300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Casio EX-ZR400
S6300 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S6300
EX-ZR400 | S6300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S6300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the S6300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and S6300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and S6300.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 160 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 230 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $200 |