Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Announced March 2005
- Older Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

The EX-ZR400 was launched 7 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-ZR400 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2005 | Fresher by 96 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 235k | Clearer screen (+226k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-ZR400
Fujifilm S3 Pro | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-ZR400 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 92 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2005-03-16 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4256 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 235 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 94% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lb) | 930g (2.05 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 60 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 346 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $0 |