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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S2950, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 12 months before the S2950 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-Z550 S2950 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S2950 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-Z550 S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 against the S2950.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and S2950 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and S2950.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Alternate name - FinePix S2990
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 437 grams (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 life - 300 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $149 $330