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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 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
  • Released January 2010
FujiFilm AX350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm AX350

 EX-Z550 AX350 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Casio EX-Z550

 AX350 EX-Z550 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm AX350

 EX-Z550 AX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
28
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm AX350
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix AX350
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