Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A550
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Succeeded the Sony A100
Photography Glossary Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A550 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S200 and Sony A550, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-S200 was manufactured 8 months after the A550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-S200 matches up versus the A550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony A550
| EX-S200 | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 |  | December 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Casio EX-S200
| A550 | EX-S200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony A550
| EX-S200 | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 features external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-S200 and Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the A550.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and A550 is 96 and 63 respectively.
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and A550.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The EX-S200 comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The newer EX-S200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A550 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A550 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-08-03 | 2009-12-09 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 132g (0.29 lb) | 632g (1.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 480 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-120 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $0 | $749 |