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Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950 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 S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S2950 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was launched 24 months prior to the S2950 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the S2950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-FC100 S2950 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-FC100

 S2950 EX-FC100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-FC100 S2950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2950 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the S2950.

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and S2950 is 94 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and S2950.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm S2950 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also Known as - FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
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 Overall 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 life - 300 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $330