Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2950

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S2950, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 16 months earlier than the S2950 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the S2950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 provides external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S2950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the S2950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and S2950 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and S2950.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S2950 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.