Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A550
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 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
- Older Model is Sony A100
Photography Glossary Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A550 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A550, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very well matched but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-S7 was introduced 3 months later than the A550 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-S7 grades against the A550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony A550
| EX-S7 | A550 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Casio EX-S7
| A550 | EX-S7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony A550
| EX-S7 | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | December 2009 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 versus the A550.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and A550 is 96 and 63 respectively.
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and A550.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A550 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A550 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2009-12-09 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 632 grams (1.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $140 | $749 |