Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm SL300

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm SL300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was released 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the Fujifilm SL300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with external 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 SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm SL300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm SL300 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor technology.