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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z70 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
  • Introduced January 2010
FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z71
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z70 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm Z70, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Z70 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced at a similar time to the Z70 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the Z70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm Z70

 EX-Z550 Z70 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Casio EX-Z550

 Z70 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm Z70

 EX-Z550 Z70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm Z70 has proportions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the Z70.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and Z70 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and Z70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-Z550 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm Z70 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm Z70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix Z70
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix Z70
Also Known as - FinePix Z71
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $149 $130