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Casio EX-ZR700 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR700 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 and FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 2 years later than the S2950 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the S2950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR700 S2950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 S2950 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR700 S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the S2950.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and S2950 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and S2950.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
71
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also referred to as - FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 437 grams (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $370 $330