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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 4 months before the Fujifilm X-S1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the Fujifilm X-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 EX-ZR100 Fujifilm X-S1 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 Fujifilm X-S1 EX-ZR100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm X-S1

 EX-ZR100 Fujifilm X-S1 
LaunchedJuly 2011November 2011Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has specifications of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the Fujifilm X-S1.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 92 and 52 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
manual focus
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (920 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
63
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
43
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (920g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
26
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (920 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm X-S1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Fujifilm X-S1
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Fujifilm X-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-11-24
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 920 grams (2.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery ID - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $399