Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S8500

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S8500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the Fujifilm S8500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 features external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the Fujifilm S8500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S8500 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor innovation.