Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm F550 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm F550 EXR making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm F550 EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z450 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.