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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 3 months prior to the Fujifilm S8500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the Fujifilm S8500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Fujifilm S8500

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 Fujifilm S8500 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8500

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm S8500 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2013Same generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the Fujifilm S8500.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8500 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography information
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (255g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (670g)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 255 grams (0.56 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 life 470 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $572 $500