Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix AX355

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview
Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z550 versus FujiFilm AX350, 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 AX350 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was revealed 12 months before the AX350 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the AX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm AX350
EX-Z550 | AX350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Casio EX-Z550
AX350 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm AX350
EX-Z550 | AX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 provides external 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 FujiFilm AX350 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 versus FujiFilm AX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 against the AX350.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and AX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and AX350.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix AX355 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 33-165mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest 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) | 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 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 180 pictures |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $149 | $0 |