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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released 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
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 8 months later than the 550WP which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus 550WP

 EX-Z450 550WP 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-Z450

 550WP EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus 550WP

 EX-Z450 550WP 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 offers outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the 550WP.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and 550WP is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and 550WP.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z450 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z450 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Olympus 550WP Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
62
lighter than competition (128g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
37
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus 550WP
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called as - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $229 $399