Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Released January 2011

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm F500 EXR, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The EX-ZS15 was unveiled 7 months later than the Fujifilm F500 EXR so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZS15 grades against the Fujifilm F500 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
EX-ZS15 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Casio EX-ZS15
Fujifilm F500 EXR | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
EX-ZS15 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm F500 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS15 compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS15 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS15 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-18 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | - | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 154 gr (0.34 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 ID | - | NP-50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $248 | $430 |