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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm JZ500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was launched 7 months before the JZ500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores vs the JZ500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-G1 JZ500 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-G1

 JZ500 EX-G1 
RevealedJune 2010November 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-G1 JZ500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-G1 versus the JZ500.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and JZ500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and JZ500.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
53
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (154g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
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weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
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weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
31
you can focus manually
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-G1FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Alternative name - FinePix JZ505
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-18 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-800 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $61 $230