Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Fujifilm F800EXR, 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 Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z550 was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F800EXR and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the Fujifilm F800EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F800EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm F800EXR will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.