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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Nikon S4000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S4000

 EX-Z550 S4000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S4000 EX-Z550 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S4000

 EX-Z550 S4000 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography info
Nikon S4000 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
Nikon S4000 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Nikon S4000 Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Nikon S4000
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
28
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix S4000
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