Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8400W

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was announced around the same time to the Fujifilm S8400W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Fujifilm S8400W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the Fujifilm S8400W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S8400W is 92 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S8400W.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.