Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S4800

Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S4800, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4800 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the Fujifilm S4800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outer 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) while the Fujifilm S4800 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S4800 is 99 and 66 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S4800.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S4800 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.