Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm SL240

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 13 months after the Fujifilm SL240 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the Fujifilm SL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm SL240 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the Fujifilm SL240.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm SL240 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 should have an edge in sensor technology.