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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR 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 Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z707EXR
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Z700EXR (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Z700EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

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The EX-Z550 was revealed very close to the Z700EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z550 scores against the Z700EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 EX-Z550 Z700EXR 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Casio EX-Z550

 Z700EXR EX-Z550 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm Z700EXR

 EX-Z550 Z700EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm Z700EXR has specifications of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the Z700EXR.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and Z700EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and Z700EXR.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z550 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (158 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
55
offers touch focus
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (158g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
33
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (158 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm Z700EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR
Also Known as - FinePix Z707EXR
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-4.7
Macro focus distance - 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $250