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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(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
  • Announced August 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-S200 vs Sony W550 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the W550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-S200 scores vs the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony W550

 EX-S200 W550 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-S200

 W550 EX-S200 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2010More recent by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony W550

 EX-S200 W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S200 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the W550.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and W550.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-S200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography factors
Sony W550 Portrait photography factors
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography advice
Sony W550 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography information
Sony W550 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography factors
Sony W550 Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W550 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-03 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132g (0.29 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-120 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single -
Launch pricing $0 $119