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Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
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Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z16 and FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z16 was manufactured 4 months later than the JZ500 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the JZ500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-Z16 JZ500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-Z16

 JZ500 EX-Z16 
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-Z16 JZ500 
LaunchedSeptember 2010June 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 and FujiFilm JZ500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 and the JZ500.

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and JZ500 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and JZ500.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
53
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Otherwise known as - FinePix JZ505
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model - NP-45A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $100 $230