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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 5 months prior to the Fujifilm JX550 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the Fujifilm JX550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZR100 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZR100 Fujifilm JX550 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm JX550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm JX550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm JX550.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
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lighter than competitors (204 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competitors (113g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model - 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 Single Single
Price at release $300 $200