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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 6 months before the Fujifilm J30 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the Fujifilm J30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Fujifilm J30

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm J30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Casio EX-Z400

 Fujifilm J30 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm J30

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the Fujifilm J30.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm J30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm J30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography information
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm J30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.29 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 NP-45A
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 Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $150