Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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35 Features
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36 Features
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Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the FujiFilm JZ500
EX-Z16 | JZ500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-Z16
JZ500 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and FujiFilm JZ500
EX-Z16 | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |