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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 190 IS was unveiled 6 years after the EX-Z550 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 190 IS grades against the EX-Z550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 ELPH 190 IS EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 EX-Z550 ELPH 190 IS 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 ELPH 190 IS EX-Z550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has specifications of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the EX-Z550.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and EX-Z550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 190 IS and EX-Z550.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
low frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
64
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (190 shots)
no Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $159 $149