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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZS10, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 12 months before the EX-ZS10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the EX-ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 EX-Z550 EX-ZS10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-ZS10 EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZS10

 EX-Z550 EX-ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outer dimensions 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-ZS10 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 and the EX-ZS10.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and EX-ZS10 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and EX-ZS10.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography details
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS10
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging details
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZS10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches -
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lb) -
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $120