Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2010

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Casio. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FS10 was brought out 12 months earlier than the EX-Z550 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-FS10 scores against the EX-Z550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Casio EX-Z550
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-FS10
EX-Z550 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-Z550
EX-FS10 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the EX-Z550.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and EX-Z550.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-Z550 to deliver more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 143g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $149 |