Casio EX-FC150 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FC150 and Fujifilm F500 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor size.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The EX-FC150 was introduced 13 months earlier than the Fujifilm F500 EXR making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Fujifilm F500 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.