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Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 referred to as FinePix S2990
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was revealed at a similar time to the S2950 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the S2950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZS5 S2950 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 S2950 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-ZS5 S2950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the S2950.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and S2950 is 99 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and S2950.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography highlights
70
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also Known as - FinePix S2990
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 300 photographs
Battery style - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $330