Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm XP80

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm XP80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP80 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-100 scores vs the Fujifilm XP80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Fujifilm XP80. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has got exterior 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) while the Fujifilm XP80 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-100 and the Fujifilm XP80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and Fujifilm XP80 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XP80 will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.