Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix S2990
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-ZR300 was unveiled 17 months later than the S2950 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the S2950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm S2950
EX-ZR300 | S2950 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-ZR300
S2950 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S2950
EX-ZR300 | S2950 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the S2950.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and S2950 is 92 and 76 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and S2950.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix S2990 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-05-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 437 grams (0.96 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
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 | 500 images | 300 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NP-130 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $329 | $330 |