Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm S2950

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-S5 and FujiFilm S2950, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and S2950 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was introduced 24 months prior to the S2950 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-S5 grades against the S2950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the S2950.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and S2950 is 97 and 76 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and S2950.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to give you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.