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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 550WP
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 8 months later than the 550WP which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus 550WP

 EX-Z280 550WP 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-Z280

 550WP EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 550WP

 EX-Z280 550WP 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 features physical dimensions 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 Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 550WP in our completely new 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 employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the 550WP.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and 550WP is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and 550WP.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z280 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger EX-Z280 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Olympus 550WP
55
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
Olympus 550WP Travel photography info
62
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
55
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 550WP
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Other name - mju 550WP
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $399