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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus FujiFilm S2950, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 13 months later than the S2950 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR15 S2950 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S2950 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR15 S2950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2950 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus FujiFilm S2950 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the S2950.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and S2950 is 93 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and S2950.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (325 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
67
great battery power (325 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (325 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also referred to as - FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 437 gr (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-110 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $330