Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8500

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the Fujifilm S8500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the Fujifilm S8500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8500 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.