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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
59 Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR 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
  • Launched January 2013
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 13 months later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS30EXR EX-ZR400 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm HS30EXR

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 92 and 59 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The newer EX-ZR400 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography info
40
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
56
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
55
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 more heavy than average (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
57
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
53
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
71
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average (687 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography info
52
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 great battery pack (500 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
51
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 no mic port
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external microphone jack
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than average (687g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 687 grams (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" 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 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $430