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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 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 Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Finepix Z91
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 versus FujiFilm Finepix Z90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Finepix Z90 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 12 months before the Finepix Z90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades against the Finepix Z90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 EX-Z550 Finepix Z90 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Casio EX-Z550

 Finepix Z90 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 EX-Z550 Finepix Z90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outer 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) while the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 versus FujiFilm Finepix Z90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the Finepix Z90.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and Finepix Z90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and Finepix Z90.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography info
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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supports focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging details
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm Finepix Z90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm Finepix Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Also called as - Finepix Z91
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range - 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $149 $220