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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(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
Sony W550
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W550

 EX-G1 W550 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-G1

 W550 EX-G1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011November 2009More modern by 20 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W550

 EX-G1 W550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W550 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Sony W550 Street photography information
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (154g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Sony W550 Sports photography details
23
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony W550
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
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