Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S5 and FujiFilm S2800HD, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and S2800HD (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the S2800HD making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-S5 grades vs the S2800HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2800HD has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 and FujiFilm S2800HD in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S5 against the S2800HD.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and S2800HD is 97 and 75 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and S2800HD.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2800HD to give more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.