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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon Z5 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
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon Z5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Z5 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z550 was launched 11 years before the Z5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z550 grades against the Z5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon Z5

 EX-Z550 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Casio EX-Z550

 Z5 EX-Z550 
ReleasedJuly 2020January 2010More recent by 128 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon Z5

 EX-Z550 Z5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 and the Z5.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and Z5 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and Z5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon Z5 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography details
Nikon Z5 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.5 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Nikon Z5
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
good battery pack (470 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
more heavy than average (675 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (470 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (675 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon Z5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Z5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Nikon Z5
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2020-07-20
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 273
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Total lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 - 470 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at release $149 $1,399