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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX550 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the Fujifilm JX550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZR10 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2010More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZR10 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Fujifilm JX550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the Fujifilm JX550.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average (113g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
34
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-110 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $190 $200