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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro 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
  • Launched January 2012
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2002
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2002Newer by 115 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k117kSharper screen (+344k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Fujifilm S2 Pro EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography details
67
better than average battery power (325 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
lighter than competition in class (850g)
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Launched 2012-01-09 2002-08-02
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 117 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125s
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 850 gr (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $2,000