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Casio Exilim EX-Z550

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Pros

  • acquits itself well when it comes to delivering even exposures

Cons

  • it does not cost you a cent more
  • Does the Casio EX-Z550 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4320, 3240 px
  • 5.9
  • Continuous, Face tracking, Spotus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 - Pros & Cons

Casio Exilim EX-Z550

Pros

  • acquits itself well when it comes to delivering even exposures

Cons

  • it does not cost you a cent more
  • Does the Casio EX-Z550 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the Casio EX-Z550 have Touch Screen
  • too many pixels on too small a chip
  • compact flash card)
  • images are soft at the default sharpening setting
  • Continuous Movie Recording Time*16 Approx
  • nothing in the way of a grip provided

Casio Exilim EX-Z550 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4320 x 3240 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors14.0 Mpx
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4320 x 3240 px
Other resolutions
  • 4320x2880
  • 4320x2432
  • 2816x2112
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.6
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv26 - 104
Autofocus
  • Continuous
  • Face tracking
  • Spotus
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamno
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Night
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 10
  • 2
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.83 oz
Width3.92 in
Height2.18 in
Depth0.88 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)250
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Calendaryes
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Image
ISOAuto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum64
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230400
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsAVI
Max resolution (highest frame rate)640 x 480
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate24.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Magenta
  • Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage24.5 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.9
Based on 10 reviews
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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 5/17/2010Quick TakeProsNice wide 4x optical zoom; Captures decent outdoor photos; Good shooting performance with fast SD/SDHC card; Loads of cool Best Shot modes; Slim body is easy to slip into a pocket; Appealing price tag ConsSlow shooting performance when not using a fast memory card;

Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 5/17/2010Quick TakeProsNice wide 4x optical zoom; Captures decent outdoor photos; Good shooting performance with fast SD/SDHC card; Loads of cool Best Shot modes; Slim body is easy to slip into a pocket; Appealing price tag ConsSlow shooting performance when not using a fast memory card;

Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio EX-Z550 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 06.05.2010
Casio EX-Z550 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Casio EX-Z550 is an inexpensive yet well-specified digital camera, offering a 14 megapixel sensor, 4x wide-angle zoom lens, 2.7 inch LCD screen and 720p HD movies. Available in a variety of colours, the EX-Z550 costs a mere £149.99 / $169.99 - read our in-depth Casio EX-Z550 review to find out if makes the grade.

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Published: 06.01.2010
Casio EX-Z550 Review

Casio EX-Z550 review, find out how the EX-Z550 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Published: 06.05.2010
Casio EX-Z550 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Expert review of the Casio EX-Z550 camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio EX-Z550 Review | Camera Decision
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Casio EX-Z550 Review | Camera Decision

Casio EX-Z550 is a 14.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3

Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Review : Casio Exlim EX-Z550
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Review : Casio Exlim EX-Z550

As a mere man this camera has a distinct disadvantage, so much so that the PR lady who sent it to me apologised you see its p i n k, quite a nice subtle shade but its still pink. However if you are a man I am assured they do other colours.

Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio EX-Z550 Review @ Steve’s Digicams
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Published: 18.05.2010
Casio EX-Z550 Review @ Steve’s Digicams

“A nice camera for those who are on a tight budget, or are picking up a camera for their teenager.” We’ve added another Casio EX-Z550 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matr…

Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim EX-Z550 compact camera
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Published: 28.04.2010
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 compact camera
3.5

Looks like just another style compact from the outside, but includes some unique Casio technologies that raise it above other cheapie contenders. Ease

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Published: 06.09.2010
Casio Exilim EX-Z550
4.0

The Casio Exilim EX-Z550 ultra-compact features 4x zoom, 14 megapixels and image stabilisation