Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-100 grades against the Fujifilm F550 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 against the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer EX-100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.