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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 7 months prior to the Fujifilm S8500 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the Fujifilm S8500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm S8500

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm S8500 EX-ZR300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8500

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S8500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the Fujifilm S8500.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8500 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography info
71
good battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $500