Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H20G versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H20G was revealed 10 months earlier than the Fujifilm F550 EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-H20G matches up against the Fujifilm F550 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G features external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H20G versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-H20G with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.