Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched July 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S2500HD, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was unveiled 6 months prior to the S2500HD so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the S2500HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
EX-Z550 | S2500HD | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Casio EX-Z550
S2500HD | EX-Z550 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S2500HD
EX-Z550 | S2500HD | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S2500HD in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 against the S2500HD.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and S2500HD is 95 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and S2500HD.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD |
Also called | - | FinePix S2600HD |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 grams (0.32 pounds) | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $149 | $200 |