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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR 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
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm F500 EXR and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Fujifilm F500 EXR EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features exterior 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 F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography info
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competitors in class (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $430