Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Launched November 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-G1 was launched 20 months before the W550 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-G1 grades against the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W550
EX-G1 | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-G1
W550 | EX-G1 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W550
EX-G1 | W550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 vs the W550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and W550.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W550 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-11-18 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154 gr (0.34 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-800 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | - |
Price at launch | $61 | $119 |