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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
15
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2011
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was introduced 7 months after the S2950 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZS15 scores against the S2950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZS15 S2950 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 S2950 EX-ZS15 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZS15 S2950 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS15 compared to the S2950.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and S2950 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and S2950.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZS15 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
maximum ISO low (0)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (154g)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
32
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
25
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Alternative name - FinePix S2990
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO - 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lb) 437 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 - 300 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
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