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Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Casio EX-Z550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Casio. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was brought out 6 months after the EX-Z550 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the EX-Z550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-FH100 EX-Z550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-FH100

 EX-Z550 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-FH100 EX-Z550 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FH100 versus Casio EX-Z550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH100 and the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and EX-Z550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and EX-Z550.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z550 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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 640x480 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $149