Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8600

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8600, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was announced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z16 grades against the Fujifilm S8600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has proportions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the Fujifilm S8600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S8600 is 99 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8600 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.