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Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-S200 versus Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was manufactured 7 months later than the EX-Z550 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-S200 grades versus the EX-Z550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-S200 EX-Z550 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-S200

 EX-Z550 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-S200 EX-Z550 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z550 has specifications of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S200 and the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and EX-Z550.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger EX-S200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-03 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 132 gr (0.29 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $149