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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Announced January 2010
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 6 months after the Fujifilm J30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z550 grades against the Fujifilm J30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm J30

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm J30 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Casio EX-Z550

 Fujifilm J30 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm J30

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outside measurements 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 J30 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the Fujifilm J30.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm J30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm J30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Fujifilm J30
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm J30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-07-22
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $150