Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S4100

The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 13 months prior to the S4100 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the S4100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Nikon Coolpix S4100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Nikon S4100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has exterior 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 Nikon S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 versus Nikon S4100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the S4100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and S4100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and S4100.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.