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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 20 months after the Fujifilm S4200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the Fujifilm S4200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Fujifilm S4200

 EX-ZR800 Fujifilm S4200 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2012More modern by 20 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 Fujifilm S4200 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S4200

 EX-ZR800 Fujifilm S4200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S4200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the Fujifilm S4200.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S4200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography details
74
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S4200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Fujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-07 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 543 grams (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 470 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $429 $200