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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4200 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 S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4200, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S4200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the Fujifilm S4200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm S4200

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Casio EX-Z550

 Fujifilm S4200 EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4200

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm S4200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the Fujifilm S4200.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4200.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography information
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S4200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Fujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-05
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 543 grams (1.20 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 300 photographs
Battery type - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $200