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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Renewed by Nikon S9500
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 7 months later than the S9300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S9300

 EX-ZR400 S9300 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S9300 EX-ZR400 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9300

 EX-ZR400 S9300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outer measurements 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 S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the S9300.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and S9300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and S9300.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR400 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Nikon S9300 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Nikon S9300 Sports photography info
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9300 Travel photography factors
71
good battery (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
Nikon S9300 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $249