Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-Z550
EX-Z400 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-Z400
EX-Z550 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-Z550
EX-Z400 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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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 |