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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1800 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 S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z550 versus FujiFilm S1800, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was brought out within a month of the S1800 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the S1800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm S1800

 EX-Z550 S1800 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S1800 EX-Z550 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S1800

 EX-Z550 S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 features 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) and the FujiFilm S1800 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 versus FujiFilm S1800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 against the S1800.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and S1800 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and S1800.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography info
34
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography features
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S1800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Otherwise known as - FinePix S1880
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
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 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 - 4 x 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $180