Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8600

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8600, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the Fujifilm S8600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the Fujifilm S8600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8600 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S8600 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.