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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2011
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was manufactured 18 months later than the S4000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZS15 matches up against the S4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Nikon S4000

 EX-ZS15 S4000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 S4000 EX-ZS15 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S4000

 EX-ZS15 S4000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the S4000.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and S4000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and S4000.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZS15 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS15 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Nikon S4000
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
low max ISO (0)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography details
Nikon S4000 Sports photography details
32
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography info
Nikon S4000 Travel photography info
61
resolution is good (14MP)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (154g)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography info
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography info
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S4000 Vlogging highlights
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (154g)
28
rather wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-18 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8s
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lb) 131 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID - EN-EL10
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $248 $200