Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the FujiFilm S4000
EX-ZS15 | S4000 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Casio EX-ZS15
S4000 | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm S4000
EX-ZS15 | S4000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | |
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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 |