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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S1600 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 3 years later than the S1600 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the S1600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the FujiFilm S1600

 EX-ZR400 S1600 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S1600 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm S1600

 EX-ZR400 S1600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1600 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR400 versus FujiFilm S1600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the S1600.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and S1600 is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and S1600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography advice
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm S1600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400FujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Also called as - FinePix S1770
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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, 30 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 337g (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 photographs -
Battery style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $130