Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S2950
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Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2990

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z270 and FujiFilm S2950, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and S2950 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S2950 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z270 was introduced 24 months earlier than the S2950 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z270 matches up vs the S2950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S2950 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the FujiFilm S2950
EX-Z270 | S2950 |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-Z270
S2950 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and FujiFilm S2950
EX-Z270 | S2950 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 and FujiFilm S2950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the S2950.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and S2950 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and S2950.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm S2950 will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 |
Also Known as | - | FinePix S2990 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lbs) | 437g (0.96 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-80 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $330 |