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Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched September 2010
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z16 versus FujiFilm S2800HD, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 8 months later than the S2800HD which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z16 scores against the S2800HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-Z16 S2800HD 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Casio EX-Z16

 S2800HD EX-Z16 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-Z16 S2800HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 versus FujiFilm S2800HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the S2800HD.

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and S2800HD is 99 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and S2800HD.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm S2800HD to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
53
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2900HD
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 437 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $100 $260