Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W550
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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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Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z16 was released 10 months prior to the W550 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W550
| EX-Z16 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-Z16
| W550 | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | September 2010 | Newer by 10 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W550
| EX-Z16 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the W550.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and W550 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and W550.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W550 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | - | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 0k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 110 grams (0.24 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | - |
| Cost at launch | $100 | $119 |