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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony W550
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was brought out 10 months earlier than the W550 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-H20G grades versus the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony W550

 EX-H20G W550 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-H20G

 W550 EX-H20G 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2010Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony W550

 EX-H20G W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G versus the W550.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and W550.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Sony W550
34
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Sony W550
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
Sony W550 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Sony W550
60
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Sony W550
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
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 distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID NP-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One -
Pricing at release $300 $119