Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
EX-Z800 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Casio EX-Z800
Fujifilm F500 EXR | EX-Z800 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
EX-Z800 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | |
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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 |