Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX400 IS was introduced 4 years later than the EX-Z550 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the EX-Z550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-Z550
SX400 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 56 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX400 IS
EX-Z550 | SX400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z550
SX400 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has sizing of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS versus the EX-Z550.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and EX-Z550 is 81 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and EX-Z550.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 313g (0.69 lbs) | 143g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 | 190 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $229 | $149 |