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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500 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
  • Launched January 2012
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was announced very close to the Fujifilm S4500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the Fujifilm S4500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Fujifilm S4500

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Fujifilm S4500 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S4500

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 features physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4500 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the Fujifilm S4500.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S4500 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S4500.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (325 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography factors
67
great battery (325 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S4500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 543g (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $249 $230