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Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm S8300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S8300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S5 matches up against the Fujifilm S8300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Fujifilm S8300

 EX-S5 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Casio EX-S5

 Fujifilm S8300 EX-S5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm S8300

 EX-S5 Fujifilm S8300 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm S8300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and Fujifilm S8300 is 97 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and Fujifilm S8300.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography features
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging information
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm S8300
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact 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 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $200