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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched September 2010
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm JX550, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 15 months prior to the Fujifilm JX550 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the Fujifilm JX550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-Z16 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-Z16

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-Z16 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010More modern by 15 months
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-Z16 Fujifilm JX550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm JX550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the Fujifilm JX550.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm JX550 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2012-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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-45A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $100 $200