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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS50 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was launched about the same time to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside dimensions 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 HS50 EXR has sizing of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 92 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition (808 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography features
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography factors
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (808g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 808 grams (1.78 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
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 photos 500 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $500