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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8400W 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
  • Announced January 2013
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Fujifilm S8400W EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S8400W

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm S8400W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography features
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery (500 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S8400W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-03-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.00 m
Flash settings 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 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $300