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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Introduced January 2010
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2800HD, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was brought out at a similar time to the S2800HD which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the S2800HD in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-Z550 S2800HD 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Casio EX-Z550

 S2800HD EX-Z550 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-Z550 S2800HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the S2800HD.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and S2800HD is 95 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and S2800HD.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
42
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Alternate name - FinePix S2900HD
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 lbs) 437g (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $260