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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S9400W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S9400W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the Fujifilm S9400W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Casio EX-Z550

 Fujifilm S9400W EX-Z550 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S9400W

 EX-Z550 Fujifilm S9400W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with external 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) and the Fujifilm S9400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S9400W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 against the Fujifilm S9400W.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S9400W is 95 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S9400W.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography highlights
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
great battery pack (500 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
42
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
26
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S9400W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 gr (0.32 lbs) 670 gr (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID - 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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $330