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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm A170 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm A170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Fujifilm A170

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Fujifilm A170 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm A170

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm A170 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outside 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) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm A170 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the Fujifilm A170.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm A170 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm A170.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography information
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm A170
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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