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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ2 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XQ1
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") boast different sensor size.

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm XQ2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the Fujifilm XQ2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Casio EX-Z400

 Fujifilm XQ2 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-Z400 Fujifilm XQ2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 has got external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ2 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the Fujifilm XQ2.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and Fujifilm XQ2.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (240 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
good battery pack (240 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (240 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Fujifilm XQ2
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 240 pictures
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
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $299