Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S8600

Below is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S8600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outside 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 S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S8600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the Fujifilm S8600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S8600 is 93 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S8600.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.