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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Launched January 2009
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z400 versus Fujifilm A100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was brought out about the same time to the Fujifilm A100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the Fujifilm A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Fujifilm A100

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm A100 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Casio EX-Z400

 Fujifilm A100 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm A100

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm A100 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z400 versus Fujifilm A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the Fujifilm A100.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm A100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm A100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z400 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Fujifilm A100
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm A100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-02-04
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $0