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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm S4000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 13 months before the S4000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-G1 scores vs the S4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the FujiFilm S4000

 EX-G1 S4000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Casio EX-G1

 S4000 EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011November 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm S4000

 EX-G1 S4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 features external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the FujiFilm S4000 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm S4000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the S4000.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and S4000 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and S4000.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S4000 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (154g)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
54
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (154g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (540g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-G1FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also Known as - FinePix S4050
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 - 300 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NP-800 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $61 $279