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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
Fujifilm Z300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm Z300

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm Z300 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2009More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Casio EX-Z550

 Fujifilm Z300 EX-Z550 
Display size3"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 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography highlights
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
54
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (155g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm Z300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Fujifilm FinePix Z300
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