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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S3200 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
  • Launched January 2010
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S3200, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 12 months before the S3200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the S3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm S3200

 EX-Z550 S3200 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S3200 EX-Z550 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S3200

 EX-Z550 S3200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with 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) whilst the FujiFilm S3200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the S3200.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and S3200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and S3200.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S3200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Otherwise known as - FinePix S3250
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
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
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 pictures
Battery form - AA
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 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $190