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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

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
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 versus FujiFilm S4000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 12 months before the S4000 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the S4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm S4000

 EX-Z550 S4000 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S4000 EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S4000

 EX-Z550 S4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm S4000 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the S4000.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and S4000 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and S4000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography features
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (540g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Otherwise known as - FinePix S4050
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $279