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Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2002
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm S2 Pro, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S5 was brought out 6 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-S5 grades versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-S5 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2009August 2002More recent by 79 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Casio EX-S5

 Fujifilm S2 Pro EX-S5 
Display resolution117k115kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-S5 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm S2 Pro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 97 and 56 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-S5 will offer you extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-S5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition (850 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
lighter than competition (850 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Launched 2009-01-08 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 surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range () -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 15.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 850 grams (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $2,000