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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
  • Launched February 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
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was brought out 17 months before the W550 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S7 scores vs the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony W550

 EX-S7 W550 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-S7

 W550 EX-S7 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony W550

 EX-S7 W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 versus the W550.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and W550.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W550 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Sony W550
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
Sony W550 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography details
Sony W550 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W550 Landscape photography highlights
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging info
Sony W550 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single -
Price at launch $140 $119