Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm XQ2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 17 months prior to the Fujifilm XQ2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the Fujifilm XQ2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Fujifilm XQ2. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ2 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm XQ2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the Fujifilm XQ2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR800 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.