Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony W550
EX-Z35 | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-Z35
W550 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W550
EX-Z35 | W550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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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 |