Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 2 months later than the XZ-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.