Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S8500
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 2013

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z33 versus Fujifilm S8500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 scores against the Fujifilm S8500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Fujifilm S8500
EX-Z33 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-Z33
Fujifilm S8500 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 40 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S8500
EX-Z33 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 versus Fujifilm S8500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the Fujifilm S8500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S8500 is 97 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm S8500.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-31 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-1104mm (46.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/7000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 lbs) | 670g (1.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-82 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $120 | $500 |