Casio EX-FC150 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 20 months prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the Fujifilm F550 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 has got external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC150 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be behind in sensor technology.