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Casio EX-Z35 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z35 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
FujiFilm S2950
(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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-Z35 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z35 and FujiFilm S2950, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was released 10 months prior to the S2950 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the S2950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-Z35 S2950 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-Z35

 S2950 EX-Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 10 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-Z35 S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z35 and FujiFilm S2950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 against the S2950.

Casio EX-Z35 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and S2950 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and S2950.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
28
you can focus manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z35 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called - FinePix S2990
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 124g (0.27 pounds) 437g (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-82 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $99 $330