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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8500 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced about the same time to the Fujifilm S8500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the Fujifilm S8500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Fujifilm S8500

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Fujifilm S8500 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S8500

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm S8500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Fujifilm S8500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the Fujifilm S8500.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S8500 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S8500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Physical 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 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $500