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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was introduced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm S8300

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm S8300 EX-Z90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8300

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm S8300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the Fujifilm S8300.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8300 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (670g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $200