Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Fujifilm JX550
EX-ZR100 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-ZR100
Fujifilm JX550 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm JX550
EX-ZR100 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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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 |