Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8600

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 11 months prior to the Fujifilm S8600 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the Fujifilm S8600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the Fujifilm S8600.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S8600 is 92 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.