Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8100
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed September 2010

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8100 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR400 was released 2 years after the S8100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S8100
EX-ZR400 | S8100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Casio EX-ZR400
S8100 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S8100
EX-ZR400 | S8100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the S8100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and S8100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and S8100.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2010-09-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | Expeed C2 |
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 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 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | 220 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $299 |