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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XQ2
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the Fujifilm XQ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Casio EX-Z550

 Fujifilm XQ1 EX-Z550 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010Fresher by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm XQ1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 features physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ1 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z550 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-Z550 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (240 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
good battery life (240 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (206g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average (206g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Fujifilm XQ1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-48
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $149 $500