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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Fujifilm Z30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the Fujifilm Z30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Fujifilm Z30

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 49 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Fujifilm Z30 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm Z30

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm Z30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outer 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) while the Fujifilm Z30 has measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Fujifilm Z30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the Fujifilm Z30.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm Z30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm Z30.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
71
good battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm Z30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $150