Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm JZ100

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-100 and Fujifilm JZ100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm JZ100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-100 matches up versus the Fujifilm JZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 and Fujifilm JZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the Fujifilm JZ100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and Fujifilm JZ100.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm JZ100 will show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.