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Casio EX-H10 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-H10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 2009
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-H10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-H10 and Casio EX-Z550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was brought out 6 months earlier than the EX-Z550 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-H10 scores against the EX-Z550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-H10 EX-Z550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-H10

 EX-Z550 EX-H10 

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-H10 EX-Z550 
ReleasedJune 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H10 and Casio EX-Z550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H10 against the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-H10 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and EX-Z550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and EX-Z550.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H10
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-06-11 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $149