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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was brought out 22 months earlier than the Fujifilm F550 EXR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Casio EX-Z33

 Fujifilm F550 EXR EX-Z33 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 has outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
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focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
27
focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-82 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $120 $450