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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon D5600

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released November 2016
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5500
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon D5600 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon D5600, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and D5600 (24MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and D5600 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 7 years prior to the D5600 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z550 grades against the D5600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon D5600

 EX-Z550 D5600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Casio EX-Z550

 D5600 EX-Z550 
ReleasedNovember 2016January 2010More recent by 83 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon D5600

 EX-Z550 D5600 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has outer 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 D5600 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the D5600.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and D5600 is 95 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and D5600.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D5600 will offer greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Nikon D5600
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Nikon D5600
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
Nikon D5600 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
69
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (820 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Nikon D5600 Travel photography information
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
81
great battery life (820 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D5600 Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (820 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5600 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon D5600
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon D5600
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Nikon D5600
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2016-11-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 465g (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 84
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1306
Other
Battery life - 820 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $149 $597