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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Released July 2011
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the S6400 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZS15 grades versus the S6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Nikon S6400

 EX-ZS15 S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 S6400 EX-ZS15 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S6400

 EX-ZS15 S6400 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the S6400.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and S6400 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and S6400.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6400 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Nikon S6400
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography info
Nikon S6400 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Sports photography with Nikon S6400
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Landscape photography with Nikon S6400
32
good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6400 as a Vlogging camera
26
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (154g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S6400
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-18 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3"
Screen resolution 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4s
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 - 160 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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