Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm JZ200

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Fujifilm JZ200, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm JZ200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the Fujifilm JZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ200 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 versus Fujifilm JZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the Fujifilm JZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm JZ200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm JZ200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ200 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.