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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2011
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was unveiled 7 months after the S4000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZS15 matches up against the S4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the FujiFilm S4000

 EX-ZS15 S4000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 S4000 EX-ZS15 
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm S4000

 EX-ZS15 S4000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S4000 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the S4000.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and S4000 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and S4000.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZS15 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (154g)
low maximum ISO (0)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography factors
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (154g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (540 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography info
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (154g)
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (540 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Otherwise known as - FinePix S4050
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-18 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $248 $279