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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon A100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon A100 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
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon A100 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and A100 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 7 years earlier than the A100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon A100

 EX-Z550 A100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Casio EX-Z550

 A100 EX-Z550 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon A100

 EX-Z550 A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers 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) while the Nikon A100 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the A100.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and A100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and A100.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A100 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Nikon A100
34
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography highlights
Nikon A100 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.1 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A100 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Nikon A100 Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
Nikon A100 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon A100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Nikon Coolpix A100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.1fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $149 $162