Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Released August 2009

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Casio EX-Z90, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was introduced 5 months after the EX-Z90 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z550 grades against the EX-Z90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-Z90
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-Z550
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-Z90
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z550 versus Casio EX-Z90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the EX-Z90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and EX-Z90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and EX-Z90.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z550 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 grams (0.32 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-60 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $149 | $150 |