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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Announced March 2005
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z550 was released 4 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z550 scores against the Fujifilm S3 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010March 2005More recent by 59 months
Display size2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-Z550

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-Z550 
Display resolution235k230kCrisper display (+5k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S3 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 95 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z550 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (930 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
lighter than average in class (930g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2005-03-16
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
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 -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 930 grams (2.05 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $149 $0