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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 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
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was introduced 2 months after the EX-Z550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the EX-Z550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-S7 EX-Z550 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-S7

 EX-Z550 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-S7 EX-Z550 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 features external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S7 and the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and EX-Z550.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $140 $149