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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was released 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR1000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the EX-ZR1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-Z550 EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-ZR1000 EX-Z550 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2010Newer by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-Z550 EX-ZR1000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the EX-ZR1000.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR1000.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
34
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (255g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-09-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 lb) 255g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 life - 470 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $572