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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
15
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2011
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S9400W which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZS15 scores against the Fujifilm S9400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm S9400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Casio EX-ZS15

 Fujifilm S9400W EX-ZS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S9400W

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the Fujifilm S9400W.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S9400W is 95 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S9400W to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
maximum ISO low (0)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography features
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (154g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
great battery (500 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
32
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
25
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (154g)
26
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S9400W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-18 2014-01-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Resolution of display 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 500 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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