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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S7 was introduced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8400W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8400W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 EX-S7 Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Casio EX-S7

 Fujifilm S8400W EX-S7 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2010Fresher by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm S8400W

 EX-S7 Fujifilm S8400W 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 vs the Fujifilm S8400W.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and Fujifilm S8400W is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography details
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm S8400W
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-21 2013-03-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NP-80 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $140 $300