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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S7 versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S7 was introduced 17 months before the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-S7 scores against the Fujifilm F550 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 EX-S7 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Casio EX-S7

 Fujifilm F550 EXR EX-S7 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 EX-S7 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S7 versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S7 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (215g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
27
has manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
49
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging info
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-21 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 158
Other
Battery ID NP-80 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $450