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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S640

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Released January 2013
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon S640, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 3 years later than the S640 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the S640 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S640

 EX-ZR400 S640 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 43 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S640 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S640

 EX-ZR400 S640 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the S640.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and S640 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and S640.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Nikon S640
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Nikon S640 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Nikon S640 Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Nikon S640
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than average (130g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Nikon S640
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Nikon S640 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S640
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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