Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
- 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced June 2009

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was introduced 7 months later than the Fujifilm Z300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z550 scores against the Fujifilm Z300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm FinePix Z300. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm Z300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm Z300
EX-Z550 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Casio EX-Z550
Fujifilm Z300 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm Z300
EX-Z550 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z300 has proportions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm Z300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the Fujifilm Z300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm Z300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm Z300.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z550 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-06-12 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.9-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 grams (0.32 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 model | - | NP-45 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $149 | $0 |