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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 2 months before the S2800HD so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the S2800HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-G1 S2800HD 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Casio EX-G1

 S2800HD EX-G1 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-G1 S2800HD 
ReleasedNovember 2009February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 and the S2800HD.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and S2800HD is 94 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and S2800HD.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
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manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography info
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weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (154g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
31
manual focus
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (154g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Casio Exilim EX-G1FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Other name - FinePix S2900HD
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-18 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft 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
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 437g (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 110 x 74 x 82mm (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-800 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $61 $260