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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S8500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the Fujifilm S8500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Fujifilm S8500

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Fujifilm S8500 EX-ZR15 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S8500

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm S8500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got 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) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S8500 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S8500.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography features
67
great battery life (325 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (670 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S8500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $500