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Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 and FujiFilm S2950, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 16 months before the S2950 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the S2950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-Z90 S2950 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S2950 EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-Z90 S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2950 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the S2950.

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and S2950 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and S2950.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (121 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
27
manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called as - FinePix S2990
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 437 grams (0.96 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 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 pictures
Battery style - AA
Battery ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $330