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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Casio EX-Z800, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 6 months earlier than the EX-Z800 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the EX-Z800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-Z800

 EX-Z550 EX-Z800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z800 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-Z800

 EX-Z550 EX-Z800 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z800 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 against the EX-Z800.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and EX-Z800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and EX-Z800.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
29
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-Z800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Casio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-08-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-120
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $150