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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR700, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z550 was manufactured 4 years before the EX-ZR700 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the EX-ZR700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-Z550 EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-ZR700 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-Z550 EX-ZR700 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the EX-ZR700.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR700 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR700.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
34
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery pack (470 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-01-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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),
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 470 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $370