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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm JX500 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 JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Fujifilm JX500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the Fujifilm JX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Fujifilm JX500

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Casio EX-Z400

 Fujifilm JX500 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm JX500

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has outside 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) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z400 versus Fujifilm JX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm JX500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm JX500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than average (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than average (113g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm JX500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $90