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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro 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 S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2002
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The EX-Z550 was released 7 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z550 grades against the Fujifilm S2 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2010August 2002Fresher by 91 months
Screen sizing2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k117kCrisper screen (+113k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Casio EX-Z550

 Fujifilm S2 Pro EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 95 and 56 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z550 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-Z550 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-Z550 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition (850g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
lighter than competition (850 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Fujifilm S2 Pro
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2002-08-02
Physical type Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 850 grams (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $2,000