Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S1800

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm S1800, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the S1800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the S1800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 features external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1800 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm S1800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the S1800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and S1800 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and S1800.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.