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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
Fujifilm XQ1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-S7 Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Casio EX-S7

 Fujifilm XQ1 EX-S7 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2010More modern by 45 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-S7 Fujifilm XQ1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (206g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography highlights
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Fujifilm XQ1
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