Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Released August 2012

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was released 3 years prior to the S6400 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the S6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Nikon Coolpix S6400. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Nikon S6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S6400
EX-Z550 | S6400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Casio EX-Z550
S6400 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S6400
EX-Z550 | S6400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S6400 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S6400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the S6400.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and S6400 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and S6400.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6400 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Nikon Coolpix S6400 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-08-22 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 gr (0.32 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 160 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $149 | $500 |