Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR400
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR400, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was introduced 4 years earlier than the EX-ZR400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the EX-ZR400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-ZR400
EX-Z550 | EX-ZR400 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Casio EX-Z550
EX-ZR400 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR400
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio EX-ZR400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the EX-ZR400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR400 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and EX-ZR400.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 30.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 143 gr (0.32 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 500 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $149 | $0 |