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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
Casio EX-Z90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-Z90

 EX-Z550 EX-Z90 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z90 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-Z90

 EX-Z550 EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
34
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
42
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
25
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-Z90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Casio Exilim EX-Z90
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