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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon S6400
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S6400

 EX-Z550 S6400 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S6400 EX-Z550 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S6400

 EX-Z550 S6400 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Nikon S6400 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6400 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
33
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S6400
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix S6400
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