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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is fairly similar but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 EX-ZR800 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2013July 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR800

 Fujifilm F550 EXR EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 EX-ZR800 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The newer EX-ZR800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography details
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
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good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (215g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 158
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $429 $450