Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550
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96 Imaging
37 Features
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 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
- Announced August 2010
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony W550
EX-S200 | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-S200
W550 | EX-S200 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony W550
EX-S200 | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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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 |