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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-FS10 EX-Z550 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-FS10

 EX-Z550 EX-FS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-FS10 EX-Z550 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
26
you can focus manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Casio Exilim EX-Z550
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