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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 19 months later than the S9100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S9100

 EX-ZR400 S9100 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S9100 EX-ZR400 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9100

 EX-ZR400 S9100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the S9100.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and S9100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and S9100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than others (214 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (270 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
39
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 270 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $329