Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 9 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 93 and 56 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR15 will produce more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 provides an edge in sensor tech.