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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-S7 grades vs the Fujifilm S8500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Fujifilm S8500

 EX-S7 Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-S7

 Fujifilm S8500 EX-S7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm S8500

 EX-S7 Fujifilm S8500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and Fujifilm S8500 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (670g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm S8500
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-21 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/7000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $140 $500