Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Older Model is Nikon S9500
- Renewed by Nikon S9900

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR400 was launched 12 months earlier than the S9700 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S9700
EX-ZR400 | S9700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Casio EX-ZR400
S9700 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9700
EX-ZR400 | S9700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the S9700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and S9700 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and S9700.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR400 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 232g (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $350 |