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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4500 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4500, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S4500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the Fujifilm S4500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm S4500

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Casio EX-Z550

 Fujifilm S4500 EX-Z550 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4500

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm S4500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys exterior measurements 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 S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the Fujifilm S4500.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4500 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 543 gr (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $149 $230