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Casio EX-S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 2010
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
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Casio EX-S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S200 versus Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S200 was unveiled 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-S200 scores versus the Fujifilm XQ2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-S200 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Casio EX-S200

 Fujifilm XQ2 EX-S200 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2010Newer by 54 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-S200 Fujifilm XQ2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ2 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S200 versus Fujifilm XQ2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S200 vs the Fujifilm XQ2.

Casio EX-S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and Fujifilm XQ2.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S200 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-S200 will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S200
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
good battery (240 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (240 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ2
29
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (206g)
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Casio EX-S200 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Fujifilm XQ2
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-03 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 gr (0.29 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 NP-48
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $299