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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was announced 6 months before the Fujifilm A170 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Fujifilm A170

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm A170 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-Z400

 Fujifilm A170 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm A170

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the Fujifilm A170.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm A170 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm A170.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z400 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography details
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm A170
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 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
Supported 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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 27mm (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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $80