Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has specifications of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 95 and 54 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.