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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S6300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S6300

 EX-ZR400 S6300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S6300 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S6300

 EX-ZR400 S6300 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Nikon S6300
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Nikon S6300
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S6300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S6300
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