Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 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
- Introduced September 2010
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Fujifilm S1500
EX-Z16 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Casio EX-Z16
Fujifilm S1500 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S1500
EX-Z16 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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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 |