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Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Revealed August 2013
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 and FujiFilm JZ500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR800 was released 3 years after the JZ500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the JZ500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-ZR800 JZ500 
AnnouncedAugust 2013June 2010Newer by 39 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 JZ500 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-ZR800 JZ500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 features outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 and FujiFilm JZ500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the JZ500.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and JZ500 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and JZ500.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
74
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 4cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 470 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $429 $230