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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AV250 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
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 versus FujiFilm AV250, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 12 months before the AV250 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores against the AV250 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm AV250

 EX-Z550 AV250 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-Z550

 AV250 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm AV250

 EX-Z550 AV250 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outer measurements 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 FujiFilm AV250 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 versus FujiFilm AV250 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the AV250.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and AV250 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and AV250.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm AV250
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Alternate name - FinePix AV255
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 180 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $149 $160