Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S8500

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 versus Fujifilm S8500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the Fujifilm S8500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z450 versus Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S8500 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S8500.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.