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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the EX-ZR300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z550 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-ZR300 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2010Newer by 28 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z550 EX-ZR300 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outside 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-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2012-05-22
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life - 500 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $329