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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2800HD, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 13 months before the S2800HD which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the S2800HD in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-Z400 S2800HD 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Casio EX-Z400

 S2800HD EX-Z400 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-Z400 S2800HD 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the S2800HD.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and S2800HD is 95 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and S2800HD.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography features
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also called as - FinePix S2900HD
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2010-02-02
Physical type 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 437g (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $260