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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm SL300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm SL300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the Fujifilm SL300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Fujifilm SL300

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm SL300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Casio EX-Z400

 Fujifilm SL300 EX-Z400 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm SL300

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL300 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 and the Fujifilm SL300.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm SL300 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm SL300.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (510g)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm SL300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 510 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-85
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $280