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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
  • Released September 2012
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 5 months before the Fujifilm S8400W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the Fujifilm S8400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 Fujifilm S8400W EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8400W

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm S8400W 
IntroducedSeptember 2012March 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the Fujifilm S8400W.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8400W is 90 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography info
70
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1056mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8400W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2013-03-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 470 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $572 $300