Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Fujifilm S8500
EX-ZR700 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-ZR700
Fujifilm S8500 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm S8500
EX-ZR700 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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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 |