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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 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 SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm SL1000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm SL1000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the Fujifilm SL1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Casio EX-Z550

 Fujifilm SL1000 EX-Z550 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm SL1000

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm SL1000 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm SL1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the Fujifilm SL1000.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography details
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery life (350 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography advice
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
great battery life (350 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm SL1000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 659 gr (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $600