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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 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
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was launched 17 months before the W550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z35 matches up against the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony W550

 EX-Z35 W550 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-Z35

 W550 EX-Z35 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W550

 EX-Z35 W550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W550 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 and the W550.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and W550.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W550 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography details
Sony W550 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography factors
Sony W550 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Sony W550 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Sony W550
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Sony W550 Landscape photography factors
28
you can focus manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W550 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-82 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single -
Pricing at release $99 $119