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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600 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 S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1770
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z550 was revealed very close to the S1600 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the S1600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm S1600

 EX-Z550 S1600 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S1600 EX-Z550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S1600

 EX-Z550 S1600 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1600 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 against the S1600.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and S1600 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and S1600.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S1600
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Alternative name - FinePix S1770
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $130