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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Launched January 2010
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR800, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 4 years before the EX-ZR800 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the EX-ZR800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-Z550 EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-ZR800 EX-Z550 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-Z550 EX-ZR800 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 features outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the EX-ZR800.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR800 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR800.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
74
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-08-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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),
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-130
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 1 1
Price at launch $149 $429