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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z16 was introduced 9 months later than the EX-Z550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the EX-Z550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z16 EX-Z550 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-Z550 EX-Z16 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z16 EX-Z550 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has sizing of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 versus Casio EX-Z550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 against the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and EX-Z550 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and EX-Z550.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-Z16 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $149