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Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
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Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-FC100 and FujiFilm S2500HD, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 18 months prior to the S2500HD which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the S2500HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-FC100 S2500HD 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Casio EX-FC100

 S2500HD EX-FC100 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-FC100 S2500HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 features outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 and FujiFilm S2500HD in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 and the S2500HD.

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and S2500HD is 94 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and S2500HD.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm S2500HD to resolve greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography features
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has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
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manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Alternative name - FinePix S2600HD
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 337 gr (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $200