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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Fujifilm JX550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 9 months later than the Fujifilm JX550 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the Fujifilm JX550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2012More recent by 9 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm JX550 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Fujifilm JX550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm JX550 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm JX550.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competitors (113 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-25 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 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 rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $572 $200