Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W550
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
(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
- Introduced July 2011
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z280 was released 23 months prior to the W550 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony W550
| EX-Z280 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-Z280
| W550 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W550
| EX-Z280 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the W550.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and W550.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W550 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2011-07-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 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 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | - |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $119 |