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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S1500, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 20 months after the Fujifilm S1500 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z16 scores against the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Fujifilm S1500

 EX-Z16 Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Casio EX-Z16

 Fujifilm S1500 EX-Z16 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S1500

 EX-Z16 Fujifilm S1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outside measurements 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 S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 against the Fujifilm S1500.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S1500 is 99 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z16 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-Z16 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
great zoom (396mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
22
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S1500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 7cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 345 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $100 $200