Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S8600

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S8600, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS15 was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZS15 scores versus the Fujifilm S8600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S8600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS15 compared to the Fujifilm S8600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S8600 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.