Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 11 months later than the Fujifilm X-S1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the Fujifilm X-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 90 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.