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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm XQ2
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z400 versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z400 was revealed 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the Fujifilm XQ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Casio EX-Z400

 Fujifilm XQ1 EX-Z400 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 59 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm XQ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ1 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Fujifilm XQ1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 against the Fujifilm XQ1.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm XQ1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
better than average battery (240 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography details
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Fujifilm XQ1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-48
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $500