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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced September 2010
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the Fujifilm S8300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Fujifilm S8300

 EX-Z16 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Casio EX-Z16

 Fujifilm S8300 EX-Z16 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 28 months
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S8300

 EX-Z16 Fujifilm S8300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 provides 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) and the Fujifilm S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S8300 is 99 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S8300.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S8300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $100 $200