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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-Z550 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-Z550

 Galaxy Camera 3G EX-Z550 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-Z550 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
36
rather wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2012-08-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $606