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Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H15 and Fujifilm S8300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm S8300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-H15 grades versus the Fujifilm S8300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Fujifilm S8300

 EX-H15 Fujifilm S8300 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Casio EX-H15

 Fujifilm S8300 EX-H15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Fujifilm S8300

 EX-H15 Fujifilm S8300 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 and Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 and the Fujifilm S8300.

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and Fujifilm S8300 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography factors
64
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (670g)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Fujifilm S8300
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $200