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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 3 years after the S2100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony S2100

 EX-ZR400 S2100 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S2100 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S2100

 EX-ZR400 S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with outside dimensions 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 Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the S2100.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and S2100.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Sony S2100
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Sony S2100 Sports photography features
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Sony S2100
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $0