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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus FujiFilm S4000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 13 months later than the S4000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the S4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the FujiFilm S4000

 EX-ZR15 S4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S4000 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm S4000

 EX-ZR15 S4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 features physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S4000 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus FujiFilm S4000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the S4000.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and S4000 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and S4000.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (325 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
67
good battery (325 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (325 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also referred to as - FinePix S4050
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 176g (0.39 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-110 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $279