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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(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
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Casio EX-ZS15

 Fujifilm F500 EXR EX-ZS15 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography details
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
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