Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S2 Pro, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 8 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z16 scores against the Fujifilm S2 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 offers 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) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S2 Pro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 99 and 56 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-Z16 will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z16 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.