Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S4200
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 9 months after the Fujifilm S4200 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the Fujifilm S4200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S4200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Fujifilm S4200
EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
Fujifilm S4200 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S4200
EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Fujifilm S4200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the Fujifilm S4200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S4200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S4200.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 pounds) | 543g (1.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" 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 | 470 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NP-130 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $572 | $200 |