Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX500

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was launched 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the Fujifilm JX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the Fujifilm JX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm JX500 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm JX500.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JX500 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.