Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm S8500
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Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2013

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H20G and Fujifilm S8500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H20G grades against the Fujifilm S8500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Fujifilm S8500
EX-H20G | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-H20G
Fujifilm S8500 | EX-H20G | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 28 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Fujifilm S8500
EX-H20G | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H20G and Fujifilm S8500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G vs the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and Fujifilm S8500 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and Fujifilm S8500.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-1104mm (46.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/7000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 pounds) | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $500 |