Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm S8200

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-100 and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was announced 14 months after the Fujifilm S8200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-100 matches up against the Fujifilm S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 and Fujifilm S8200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 compared to the Fujifilm S8200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and Fujifilm S8200 is 83 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm S8200 will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX-100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.