Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony S2100
EX-ZR400 | S2100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 38 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-ZR400
S2100 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S2100
EX-ZR400 | S2100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |