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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm AV250, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 24 months before the AV250 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the AV250 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the FujiFilm AV250

 EX-Z400 AV250 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-Z400

 AV250 EX-Z400 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm AV250

 EX-Z400 AV250 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 has external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the AV250.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and AV250 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and AV250.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm AV250
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also Known as - FinePix AV255
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" 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 - 180 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $160