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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S1500 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
  • Released January 2009
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Fujifilm S1500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was announced very close to the Fujifilm S1500 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 S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Fujifilm S1500

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm S1500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Casio EX-Z400

 Fujifilm S1500 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm S1500

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 features physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z400 versus Fujifilm S1500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 and the Fujifilm S1500.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm S1500 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm S1500.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z400 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
great zoom (396mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography information
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm S1500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 345g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $200