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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300 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 D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3200
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3400
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and D3300 (24MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and D3300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the D3300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the D3300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon D3300

 EX-ZR400 D3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 D3300 EX-ZR400 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon D3300

 EX-ZR400 D3300 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers 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 D3300 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the D3300.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and D3300 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and D3300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR400 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon D3300 will result in extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Nikon D3300 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (430 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Nikon D3300
57
long 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)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (700 per charge)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Nikon D3300
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
good battery life (700 per charge)
lighter than competitors (430g)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D3300 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3300 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
33
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competitors (430g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon D3300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon D3300
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon D3300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-29 2014-04-21
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Expeed 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 430 gr (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1385
Other
Battery life 500 images 700 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $500