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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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 S3 Pro
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2005Fresher by 96 months
Screen dimensions3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution461k235kClearer screen (+226k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than others (930g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
lighter than others (930 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (500 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
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