Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W 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 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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm S9400W
EX-Z550 | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Casio EX-Z550
Fujifilm S9400W | EX-Z550 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm S9400W
EX-Z550 | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | |
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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 |