Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm F550 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 offers external 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) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm F550 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 against the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will render extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor innovation.