Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250
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34 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
38 Features
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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the FujiFilm AV250
EX-Z400 | AV250 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-Z400
AV250 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm AV250
EX-Z400 | AV250 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm AV250 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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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 |