Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 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
- Launched February 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
- Launched July 2011

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").

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony W550
EX-S7 | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-S7
W550 | EX-S7 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony W550
EX-S7 | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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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 |