Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S6900

Here is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 6 years before the S6900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the S6900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys external dimensions 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 S6900 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Nikon S6900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the S6900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and S6900 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and S6900.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6900 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.