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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S4200, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS5 was unveiled 12 months before the Fujifilm S4200 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZS5 grades vs the Fujifilm S4200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Fujifilm S4200

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm S4200 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 Fujifilm S4200 EX-ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S4200

 EX-ZS5 Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S4200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the Fujifilm S4200.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S4200 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S4200.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZS5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography advice
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography highlights
70
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (543g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Fujifilm S4200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Fujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 543 grams (1.20 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 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 - 300 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $100 $200