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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out within a month of the Galaxy Camera and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-ZR400 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Galaxy Camera EX-ZR400 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-ZR400 Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the Galaxy Camera.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
71
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (300 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
36
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also referred to as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $450