Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm S8500

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the Fujifilm S8500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm S8500 is 92 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm S8500.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.