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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm S2950, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 24 months prior to the S2950 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the S2950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-S12 S2950 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-S12

 S2950 EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-S12 S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 and the S2950.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and S2950 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and S2950.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than others (111 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-S12FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also referred to as - FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 437 gr (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $119 $330