Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX500
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Fujifilm JX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was announced 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the Fujifilm JX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Fujifilm JX500
EX-ZR100 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Casio EX-ZR100
Fujifilm JX500 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm JX500
EX-ZR100 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outer 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 JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Fujifilm JX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the Fujifilm JX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm JX500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm JX500.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $90 |