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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Casio. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 12 months before the EX-Z550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC100 grades against the EX-Z550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-FC100 EX-Z550 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-FC100

 EX-Z550 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-FC100 EX-Z550 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and EX-Z550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and EX-Z550.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.6-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $149