Casio EX-ZS10 vs Fujifilm S8500

The following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Fujifilm S8500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was introduced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZS10 scores against the Fujifilm S8500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and Fujifilm S8500 is 99 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and Fujifilm S8500.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.