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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 2 years later than the S2500HD and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the S2500HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-ZR1000 S2500HD 
IntroducedSeptember 2012July 2010More recent by 28 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S2500HD EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-ZR1000 S2500HD 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the S2500HD.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and S2500HD is 90 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and S2500HD.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography details
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also called as - FinePix S2600HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-25 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 337 gr (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 470 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $572 $200