Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Casio Exilim EX-S5

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the Casio Exilim EX-S5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced in June 2012 and Casio Exilim EX-S5 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 1,230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit

      Casio Exilim EX-S5 Highlights

      • 9 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm X-Pro1
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-S5
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Casio Exilim EX-S5.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      •   Video Capture
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Fujifilm X-Pro1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-Pro1 over Casio Exilim EX-S5.

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Casio Exilim EX-S5
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 9 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 3648 x 2736
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,230k dot vs 115k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 1/2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      HDMI Output Mini connector vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X-Pro1.

      Fujifilm X-Pro2
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-Pro3
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Hasselblad X1D-50c
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      Medium format

      51 MP

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon Rebel T2i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 1Ds III
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      Full Frame

      21.1 MP

      Nikon D200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-S5

      Casio EX-S5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-S5 over Fujifilm X-Pro1.

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Casio Exilim EX-S5
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Built-in Flash vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz) vs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Casio Exilim EX-S5.

      Nikon D700
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony a7R V
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Nikon D7000
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Nikon D500
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony DSLR-A330
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PM2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-A3
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony ZV-E10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T30 II
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Nikon P340
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X-Pro1 Casio Exilim EX-S5
        Video Capture
        Live View Autofocus
        Light450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-Pro1 Casio Exilim EX-S5
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a 3.0" screen with 1,230k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-S5 has a 2.70" screen with 115k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.89x (0.59x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-S5.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-S5 features a 9 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 is equipped with EXR Pro processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-S5 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-Pro1

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-Pro1. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm X-Pro1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Casio Exilim EX-S5 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Casio Exilim EX-S5 comes with NP-80 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Casio Exilim EX-S5 has a single SDHC Memory Card/SD Memory Card/Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-Pro1, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-S5. Fujifilm X-Pro1 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-S5 has a built-in flash. Fujifilm X-Pro1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-Pro1.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 body has dimensions of 140 x 82 x 43 mm (5.51 x 3.23 x 1.69") and Casio Exilim EX-S5 body has dimensions of 102 x 35 x 22 mm (4.02 x 1.38 x 0.87"). Fujifilm X-Pro1 weighs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-S5 weighs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz).

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      140 mm

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      102 mm

      35 mm

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      35 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Casio Exilim EX-S5

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Casio Exilim EX-S5 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      71
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      80
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
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      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Casio Exilim EX-S5 and give them scores of 60 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      71
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      74
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      POOR
      49
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)


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