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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro 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
  • Revealed August 2013
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2002
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S2 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 11 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-ZR800 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2002More recent by 135 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution922k117kCrisper display (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Casio EX-ZR800

 Fujifilm S2 Pro EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-ZR800 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S2 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 91 and 56 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR800 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than average (850g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography highlights
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
74
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (222g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
lighter than average (850 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Revealed 2013-08-07 2002-08-02
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 117 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 850 gr (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $429 $2,000