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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z550 was introduced 24 months before the Fujifilm JZ100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the Fujifilm JZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Casio EX-Z550

 Fujifilm JZ100 EX-Z550 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm JZ100

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the Fujifilm JZ100.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm JZ100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 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/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 $190