Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 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
- Revealed January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S8000
EX-ZR400 | S8000 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-ZR400
S8000 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S8000
EX-ZR400 | S8000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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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 |