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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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
  • Announced January 2009
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") have different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z400 was released 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Casio EX-Z400

 Fujifilm HS35EXR EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 offers outer measurements 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 HS35EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 95 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z400 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography details
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
53
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (600 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 687 grams (1.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
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 life - 600 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $380