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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 13 months after the Fujifilm JX550 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the Fujifilm JX550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZR700 Fujifilm JX550 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZR700 Fujifilm JX550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Fujifilm JX550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm JX550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR700 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
71
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.50 m
Flash options 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
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 470 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $370 $200