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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released within a month of the Fujifilm S8500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the Fujifilm S8500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Fujifilm S8500

 EX-ZR700 Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 Fujifilm S8500 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm S8500

 EX-ZR700 Fujifilm S8500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Fujifilm S8500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm S8500 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography information
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (670 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm S8500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $370 $500