Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC100 versus Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was launched 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm JX550 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the Fujifilm JX550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Fujifilm JX550
EX-FC100 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-FC100
Fujifilm JX550 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm JX550
EX-FC100 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-FC100 versus Fujifilm JX550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm JX550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm JX550.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 model | NP-40 | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $200 |