Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm F500 EXR, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 12 months before the Fujifilm F500 EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z550 scores against the Fujifilm F500 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm F500 EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z550 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.