Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4800

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4800, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm S4800 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the Fujifilm S4800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 features outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the Fujifilm S4800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4800 is 95 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4800.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S4800 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.