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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Launched July 2011
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 7 months later than the S2950 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the S2950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR100 S2950 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S2950 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR100 S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the S2950.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and S2950 is 92 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and S2950.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also Known as - FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 437 grams (0.96 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 All around 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 shots
Battery style - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $330