Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z550

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-Z550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Casio. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and EX-Z550 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was introduced 3 years after the EX-Z550 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-10 grades versus the EX-Z550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has sizing of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-Z550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 versus the EX-Z550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and EX-Z550 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and EX-Z550.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z550 will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer EX-10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.