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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS15 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z550 was introduced 18 months before the EX-ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z550 scores against the EX-ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 EX-Z550 EX-ZS15 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-ZS15 EX-Z550 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZS15

 EX-Z550 EX-ZS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys exterior 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-ZS15 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the EX-ZS15.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and EX-ZS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and EX-ZS15.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-07-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 154 grams (0.34 lbs)
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 All around 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $248