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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured around the same time to the SP-800 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the SP-800 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 EX-Z550 SP-800 UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Casio EX-Z550

 SP-800 UZ EX-Z550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 EX-Z550 SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography details
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
24
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 1000
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 12 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 455 grams (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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