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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is very comparable but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 13 months after the Fujifilm F500 EXR making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Fujifilm F500 EXR EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features physical dimensions 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 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).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The fresher EX-ZR15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (325 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
67
good battery (325 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 grams (0.39 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $430