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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum 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-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm S8500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the Fujifilm S8500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Fujifilm S8500

 EX-ZR10 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 Fujifilm S8500 EX-ZR10 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm S8500

 EX-ZR10 Fujifilm S8500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outside 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 S8500 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm S8500 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm S8500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $190 $500