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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8600 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
  • Launched February 2010
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-S7 versus Fujifilm S8600, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was brought out 4 years before the Fujifilm S8600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S7 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Fujifilm S8600

 EX-S7 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Casio EX-S7

 Fujifilm S8600 EX-S7 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm S8600

 EX-S7 Fujifilm S8600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S7 versus Fujifilm S8600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 vs the Fujifilm S8600.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and Fujifilm S8600 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8600 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8600
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
good battery pack (410 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography information
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (410 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm S8600
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Fujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-21 2014-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 450 grams (0.99 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 410 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery model NP-80 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $140 $200