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Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 10 months earlier than the S2500HD which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the S2500HD in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-Z90 S2500HD 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Casio EX-Z90

 S2500HD EX-Z90 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-Z90 S2500HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 against the S2500HD.

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and S2500HD is 96 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and S2500HD.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
56
lighter than competition (121g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also called - FinePix S2600HD
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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 121g (0.27 lb) 337g (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 model NP-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $200