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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro 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 S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-G1 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-G1 was announced 7 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-G1 scores vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-G1 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedNovember 2009August 2002Newer by 89 months
Screen size2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k117kClearer screen (+113k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Casio EX-G1

 Fujifilm S2 Pro EX-G1 

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-G1 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-G1 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 and the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 94 and 56 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-G1 will render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-G1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
53
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (154 grams)
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (850 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography features
23
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
50
lighter than average in class (850 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Fujifilm S2 Pro
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (154 grams)
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Class Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Revealed 2009-11-18 2002-08-02
Physical type Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 117 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 850 grams (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $61 $2,000