Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm F550 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") have different sensor size.

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 22 months before the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm F550 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z280 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.