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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR 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 HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the HS20 EXR (16MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 12 months before the HS20 EXR and they are both 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 HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the HS20 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 EX-Z550 HS20 EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Casio EX-Z550

 HS20 EXR EX-Z550 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 EX-Z550 HS20 EXR 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has proportions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the HS20 EXR.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and HS20 EXR is 95 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and HS20 EXR.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than others in class (730 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (730 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (730g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix HS22 EXR
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 730g (1.61 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $600