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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was announced 2 years after the S8000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S8000

 EX-ZR400 S8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S8000 EX-ZR400 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S8000

 EX-ZR400 S8000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the S8000.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and S8000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and S8000.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
Nikon S8000 Sports photography advice
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Nikon S8000 Travel photography advice
71
good battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Nikon S8000
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S8000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
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 205g (0.45 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $300