Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S8600

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 5 months before the Fujifilm S8600 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the Fujifilm S8600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outer 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 S8600 has proportions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the Fujifilm S8600.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S8600 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S8600.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.