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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10 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-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10, 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-ZR10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 8 months prior to the EX-ZR10 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the EX-ZR10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 EX-Z550 EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-ZR10 EX-Z550 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR10

 EX-Z550 EX-ZR10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 has external measurements 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-ZR10 has proportions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the EX-ZR10.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR10.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z550 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-110
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $190