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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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-ZR10 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm F500 EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR10 was released 3 months before the Fujifilm F500 EXR so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the Fujifilm F500 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 EX-ZR10 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR10

 Fujifilm F500 EXR EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 EX-ZR10 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm F500 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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-110 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $430