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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S80 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
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S80 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S80 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 8 months before the S80 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the S80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S80

 EX-Z550 S80 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S80 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S80

 EX-Z550 S80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the S80.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and S80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and S80.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S80 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography details
Nikon S80 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
Nikon S80 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Nikon S80 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Nikon S80 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Nikon S80 Vlogging info
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
30
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Nikon Coolpix S80
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-09-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 life - 150 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $191