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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Announced August 2013
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus 550WP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 4 years after the 550WP which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus 550WP

 EX-ZR800 550WP 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2009More modern by 56 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-ZR800

 550WP EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus 550WP

 EX-ZR800 550WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the 550WP.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and 550WP is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and 550WP.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography details
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography details
Olympus 550WP Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
74
great battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (222g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (470 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus 550WP
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Otherwise known as - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-07 2009-01-07
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 4cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $429 $399