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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9900 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 S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was introduced 24 months before the S9900 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the S9900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon S9900

 EX-ZR400 S9900 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S9900 EX-ZR400 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9900

 EX-ZR400 S9900 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the S9900.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and S9900 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and S9900.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9900 Sports photography advice
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
71
good battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
77
lighter than average (289g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Nikon S9900 Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
73
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon S9900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $300