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Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Launched November 2013
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-10 EX-Z550 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-10

 EX-Z550 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-10 EX-Z550 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

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

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
67
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (384g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (455 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
65
great battery life (455 CIPA)
has touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (384g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (455 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-10Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-14 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 455 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $456 $149