Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR100

The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Casio EX-ZR100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was released 18 months prior to the EX-ZR100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the EX-ZR100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 provides outer dimensions 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-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the EX-ZR100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR100.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-Z550 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind in sensor tech.