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Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 August 2013
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR800 and FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 2 years after the S2950 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the S2950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR800 S2950 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2011Newer by 32 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 S2950 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZR800 S2950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 and FujiFilm S2950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the S2950.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and S2950 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and S2950.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called - FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 4cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.00 m
Flash modes 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
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 lbs) 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
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 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 470 photos 300 photos
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $429 $330