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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 5 years before the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-S7 grades against the Fujifilm XQ2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-S7 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Casio EX-S7

 Fujifilm XQ2 EX-S7 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 59 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-S7 Fujifilm XQ2 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 has external dimensions 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 XQ2 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-S7 versus the Fujifilm XQ2.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-S7 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The older EX-S7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery (240 per charge)
has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography details
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
good battery (240 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography highlights
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (240 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Fujifilm XQ2
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR Processor II
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
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 All around 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 images
Battery style - 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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