Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and the Casio Exilim EX-Z550, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro was introduced in August 2000 and Casio Exilim EX-Z550 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Highlights

      • 16.4 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 320 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.0" 200k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z550
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Casio Exilim EX-Z550.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      •   No Video Capture
      •   320 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.4 Megapixel
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro over Casio Exilim EX-Z550.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Casio Exilim EX-Z550
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.4 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Panasonic S5 II X
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm IS Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm X10
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony NEX-5R
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Pentax K20D
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      APS-C

      14.6 MP

      Nikon P7700
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      Casio EX-Z550
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-Z550 over Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Casio Exilim EX-Z550
      Video Capture vs
      Lower Native ISO 320 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3040 x 2016 vs 4320 x 3240
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 200k dot vs 230k dot
      Live View vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Lighter 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz) vs 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
      Internal Storage 16 MB vs 24.5 MB

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      Sony HX1
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      1/2.4-inch

      9.1 MP

      Sony a9 III
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic FZ2500
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony FX30
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      APS-C

      26 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon P340
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon P100
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Fujifilm HS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Sony RX100 II
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100S
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      Medium format

      102 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Casio Exilim EX-Z550
        Built-in Flash
        Internal Storage16 MB24.5 MB
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Casio Exilim EX-Z550
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen200k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a 2.0" screen with 200k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-Z550 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 90% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-Z550.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro features a 16.4 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 320 - 1,600. Casio Exilim EX-Z550 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can take pictures up to 3040 x 2016 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2340 x 1536, 1440 x 960 with 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-Z550 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648, 2736, 2816 x 2112 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Casio Exilim EX-Z550 comes with NP-80 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot. Casio Exilim EX-Z550 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-Z550. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 15.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/125 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro body has dimensions of 148 x 125 x 80 mm (5.83 x 4.92 x 3.15") and Casio Exilim EX-Z550 body has dimensions of 99 x 53 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.09 x 0.79"). Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro weighs 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-Z550 weighs 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Casio Exilim EX-Z550 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      POOR
      49
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and give them scores of 50 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.4 Megapixel
      •   320 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      POOR
      49
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      BAD
      34
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Casio Exilim EX-Z550

      BAD
      38
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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