Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S1500
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Introduced February 2009

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm S1500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 20 months after the Fujifilm S1500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the Fujifilm S1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Fujifilm S1500
EX-ZR10 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Casio EX-ZR10
Fujifilm S1500 | EX-ZR10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm S1500
EX-ZR10 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm S1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the Fujifilm S1500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm S1500 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm S1500.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR10 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 33-396mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) | 345 grams (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") |
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-110 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $190 | $200 |