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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 21 months after the S2950 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the S2950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR1000 S2950 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2011More modern by 21 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S2950 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR1000 S2950 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus FujiFilm S2950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the S2950.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and S2950 is 90 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and S2950.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography details
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
70
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging features
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called as - FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 437g (0.96 pounds)
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 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $572 $330