Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
- Announced August 2002
- Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
- Replacement is Fujifilm S3 Pro

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z450 was introduced 7 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z450 grades against the Fujifilm S2 Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro
EX-Z450 | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | August 2002 | Fresher by 86 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 117k | Clearer display (+113k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Casio EX-Z450
Fujifilm S2 Pro | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
EX-Z450 | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 features exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z450 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 96 and 56 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.
All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z450 will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z450 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2002-08-02 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4256 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 1.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 117k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 92 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 15.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/125 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lb) | 850 gr (1.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $229 | $2,000 |