Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-100 versus Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was introduced 11 months later than the Fujifilm S8400W so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-100 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-100 versus Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and Fujifilm S8400W is 83 and 61 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S8400W will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.