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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 14 months later than the JZ500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the JZ500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-ZR100 JZ500 
LaunchedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 JZ500 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-ZR100 JZ500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm JZ500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the JZ500.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and JZ500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and JZ500.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
64
lighter than competitors (204g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Alternate name - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $230