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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the EX-Z550 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the EX-Z550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z400 EX-Z550 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-Z550 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z400 EX-Z550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and EX-Z550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and EX-Z550.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-Z550 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.6-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $149