Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm S8300

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z800 and Fujifilm S8300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z800 and Fujifilm S8300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the Fujifilm S8300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and Fujifilm S8300 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and Fujifilm S8300.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.