Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W550
93 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
- Introduced June 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W550 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-H10 and Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H10 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W550 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-H10 grades versus the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sony W550
EX-H10 | W550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-H10
W550 | EX-H10 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony W550
EX-H10 | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H10 and Sony W550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H10 and the W550.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and W550.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W550 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-06-11 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lb) | 110 grams (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-90 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | - |
Retail pricing | $300 | $119 |