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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Launched January 2013
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 2 years after the S2950 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the S2950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR400 S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S2950 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR400 S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the S2950.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and S2950 is 92 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and S2950.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also Known as - FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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)
Max 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 diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 437 gr (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 photos 300 photos
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $330