Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S8300

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm S8300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the Fujifilm S8300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 has outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm S8300 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.