Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8400W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades against the Fujifilm S8400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers exterior dimensions 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 S8400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8400W is 95 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S8400W.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8400W to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.