Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S1

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 5 years before the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the Fujifilm S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Fujifilm FinePix S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has proportions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the Fujifilm S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S1 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S1 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.