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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 11 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR400 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-ZR400 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 11 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k461kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR400 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (283 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 shots)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
good battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283 grams)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than others (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD 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 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $400