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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
FujiFilm S2950
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR300 S2950 
RevealedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S2950 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR300 S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300FujiFilm FinePix S2950
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