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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out very close to the Fujifilm JX500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the Fujifilm JX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Fujifilm JX500

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX500 EX-ZR15 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm JX500

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Fujifilm JX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the Fujifilm JX500.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm JX500 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm JX500.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
55
 lighter than competitors in class (113g)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery power (325 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 good MP (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
67
 good battery power (325 per charge)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
 lighter than competitors in class (113g)
 good MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography details
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (325 CIPA)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
33
 quite wide (26mm)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone socket
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 quite wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors in class (113g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm JX500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 325 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $90