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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
Casio EX-Z550
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX400 IS EX-Z550 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2010More recent by 56 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-Z550 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX400 IS EX-Z550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
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