Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm X-S10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 11 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the Fujifilm X-S10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm X-S10. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S10 has sizing of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm X-S10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the Fujifilm X-S10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 95 and 73 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm X-S10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give you extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.