Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S8500

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S5 versus Fujifilm S8500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was announced 5 years before the Fujifilm S8500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S5 grades versus the Fujifilm S8500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 versus Fujifilm S8500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 against the Fujifilm S8500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and Fujifilm S8500 is 97 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to offer extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.