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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 13 months after the S2500HD making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the S2500HD with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-ZR100 S2500HD 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S2500HD EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-ZR100 S2500HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 versus FujiFilm S2500HD in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the S2500HD.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and S2500HD is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and S2500HD.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than average (204g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2600HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 337g (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $200