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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700 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
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon S9700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S9700

 EX-ZR400 S9700 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S9700 EX-ZR400 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9700

 EX-ZR400 S9700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Nikon S9700 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Nikon S9700 Sports photography features
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Nikon S9700 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9700 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S9700
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