Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 7 months later than the Fujifilm F500 EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the Fujifilm F500 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.