Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
(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 November 2013
- Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") provide different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-S7 was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm XQ1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-S7 grades versus the Fujifilm XQ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Fujifilm XQ1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Fujifilm XQ1
EX-S7 | Fujifilm XQ1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Casio EX-S7
Fujifilm XQ1 | EX-S7 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | February 2010 | More modern by 45 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm XQ1
EX-S7 | Fujifilm XQ1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ1 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm XQ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the Fujifilm XQ1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and Fujifilm XQ1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged EX-S7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Fujifilm XQ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Fujifilm XQ1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, on, off, slow syncho |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 206 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | NP-48 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $140 | $500 |