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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Fujifilm JX550
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-FC100 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-FC100

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-FC100 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than others (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than others (113g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
34
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Fujifilm FinePix JX550
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