Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR15
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR15, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was launched 24 months prior to the EX-ZR15 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the EX-ZR15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-ZR15
EX-Z550 | EX-ZR15 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-Z550
EX-ZR15 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR15
EX-Z550 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got physical 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-ZR15 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 and the EX-ZR15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR15 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR15.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 gr (0.32 pounds) | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 325 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $149 | $249 |