Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300
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Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Fujifilm S8300
EX-S5 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Casio EX-S5
Fujifilm S8300 | EX-S5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm S8300
EX-S5 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
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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 |