Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm SL1000
EX-Z550 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Casio EX-Z550
Fujifilm SL1000 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm SL1000
EX-Z550 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | |
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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 |