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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Fujifilm JX550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 13 months later than the Fujifilm JX550 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the Fujifilm JX550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZR400 Fujifilm JX550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the Fujifilm JX550.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm JX550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others (113g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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