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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Launched January 2010
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 5 months earlier than the JZ500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the JZ500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-Z550 JZ500 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-Z550

 JZ500 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-Z550 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 and the JZ500.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and JZ500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and JZ500.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
34
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ505
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-45A
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $230