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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W550

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W550
(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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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W550 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was unveiled 18 months before the W550 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony W550

 EX-Z2000 W550 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 W550 EX-Z2000 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W550

 EX-Z2000 W550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the W550.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and W550.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Sony W550
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography details
Sony W550 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (152g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography information
Sony W550 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Sony W550
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (152g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography information
Sony W550 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging features
Sony W550 Vlogging features
28
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-110 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 -
Pricing at launch $0 $119