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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500 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 S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm S8500

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm S8500 EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8500

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm S8500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions 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-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the Fujifilm S8500.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8500 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8500.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
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 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.27 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Physical 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
Retail pricing $150 $500