Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8300

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Fujifilm S8300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got 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) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the Fujifilm S8300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm S8300 is 93 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm S8300.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8300 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.