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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedAugust 2009August 2002Fresher by 86 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k117kClearer display (+113k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Casio EX-Z450

 Fujifilm S2 Pro EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography advice
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
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