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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.

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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
26
 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")
Photography Glossary
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