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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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 S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z400 was introduced 18 months earlier than the S2500HD which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z400 scores against the S2500HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-Z400 S2500HD 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Casio EX-Z400

 S2500HD EX-Z400 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-Z400 S2500HD 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 and the S2500HD.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and S2500HD is 95 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and S2500HD.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also Known as - FinePix S2600HD
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-07-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-40 4 x AA
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $200