Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000
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36 Features
25 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was released very close to the S4000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the S4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S4000
EX-Z550 | S4000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Casio EX-Z550
S4000 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S4000
EX-Z550 | S4000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S4000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the S4000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and S4000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and S4000.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-Z550 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143g (0.32 lb) | 131g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 model | - | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $149 | $200 |