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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XP120

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XP120 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
  • Launched January 2010
Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP130
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XP120 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Fujifilm XP120, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 8 years prior to the Fujifilm XP120 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the Fujifilm XP120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm XP120

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm XP120 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Casio EX-Z550

 Fujifilm XP120 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2010Newer by 85 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm XP120

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm XP120 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XP120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP120 has sizing of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 versus Fujifilm XP120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the Fujifilm XP120.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XP120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm XP120 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XP120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm XP120.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP120 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XP120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP120 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography features
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm XP120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Fujifilm FinePix XP120
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2017-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 lbs) 203g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 210 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $149 $229