Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ500
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced June 2010
- Also Known as FinePix JZ505
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Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the JZ500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the FujiFilm JZ500
| EX-ZR15 | JZ500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| JZ500 | EX-ZR15 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm JZ500
| EX-ZR15 | JZ500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the JZ500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and JZ500 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and JZ500.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
| Otherwise known as | - | FinePix JZ505 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 2.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | 325 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | NP-45A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $249 | $230 |