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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Revealed November 2009
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm S2950, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was launched 13 months before the S2950 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-G1 scores vs the S2950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-G1 S2950 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-G1

 S2950 EX-G1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011November 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-G1 S2950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 has got external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm S2950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 versus the S2950.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and S2950 is 94 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and S2950.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S2950 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
23
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (154g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
31
manual focus
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (154g)
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-G1FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also Known as - FinePix S2990
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-11-18 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 154 gr (0.34 lb) 437 gr (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 300 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-800 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $61 $330