Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
EX-ZR400 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 26 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR400
HS20 EXR | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
EX-ZR400 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | |
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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 |