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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 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-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 8 months after the Fujifilm S8500 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the Fujifilm S8500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Fujifilm S8500

					

					

						
 EX-ZR800 Fujifilm S8500 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2013More modern by 8 months
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-ZR800

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S8500 EX-ZR800 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S8500

					

					

						
 EX-ZR800 Fujifilm S8500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Fujifilm S8500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the Fujifilm S8500.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S8500 is 91 and 61 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S8500.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the launch date  of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR800 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

						Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
44
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
31
 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
51
 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery (470 per charge)
 slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
52
 amazing zoom range (24-1104mm  46.0 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
74
 good battery (470 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (1104mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery (470 shots)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
41
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging information
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have mic support
24
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S8500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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), 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)
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 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $429 $500