Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm S8500

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-H15 and Fujifilm S8500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 has got outer 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 S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H15 and Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H15 against the Fujifilm S8500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and Fujifilm S8500 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.