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Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 2010
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
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Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z16 versus FujiFilm S2500HD, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 3 months later than the S2500HD so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the S2500HD when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-Z16 S2500HD 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Casio EX-Z16

 S2500HD EX-Z16 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-Z16 S2500HD 
ReleasedSeptember 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the S2500HD.

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and S2500HD is 99 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and S2500HD.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2600HD
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 7cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 337 gr (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $200