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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Released January 2010
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 12 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Casio EX-Z550

 Fujifilm S8100fd EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 95 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z550 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z550 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
53
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 240 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 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 xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $149 $300