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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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 S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Revealed March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z400 was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2009March 2005More modern by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-Z400

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-Z400 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 features outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 95 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z400 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-Z400 will show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-Z400 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition (930 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
lighter than competition (930g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
9
no video
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Announced 2009-01-08 2005-03-16
Physical type Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94%
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 930g (2.05 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $0