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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the HS20 EXR (16MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 2 years later than the HS20 EXR and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the HS20 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 EX-ZR400 HS20 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR400

 HS20 EXR EX-ZR400 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 EX-ZR400 HS20 EXR 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has specifications of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the HS20 EXR.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and HS20 EXR is 92 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and HS20 EXR.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR400 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The younger EX-ZR400 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (730g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography details
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography advice
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (730 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (730 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Also called - FinePix HS22 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (15, 30 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 730 grams (1.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
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 500 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $600