Casio EX-10 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-10 and FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and JZ500 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was released 3 years later than the JZ500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-10 matches up vs the JZ500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-10 and FujiFilm JZ500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 against the JZ500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and JZ500 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and JZ500.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the FujiFilm JZ500 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.