Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm F500 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 16 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm F500 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.