Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 15 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the Fujifilm X-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Fujifilm X-S1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm X-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the Fujifilm X-S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 92 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm X-S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZR400 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 provides an advantage in sensor tech.