Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm X10

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm X10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the Fujifilm X10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm X10. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm X10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X10 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 and the Fujifilm X10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm X10 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm X10.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z550 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z550 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.