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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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 S2500HD
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-Z550 S2500HD 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Casio EX-Z550

 S2500HD EX-Z550 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-Z550 S2500HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography details
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
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