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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Released August 2009
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JX550 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z33 scores against the Fujifilm JX550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-Z33

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 28 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-Z33 Fujifilm JX550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 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).

Check out the Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm JX550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the Fujifilm JX550.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm JX550 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and Fujifilm JX550.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (106g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
27
has manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-82 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $120 $200