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Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z800 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 5 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z800 grades versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 EX-Z800 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Casio EX-Z800

 Fujifilm F500 EXR EX-Z800 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 EX-Z800 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 has exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z800 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z800 against the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
34
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography factors
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (215g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
42
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
29
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-03 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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-120 NP-50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $430