Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Previous Model is Sony A7S
- Replacement is Sony A7S III

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7S II Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7S II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very close but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z550 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A7S II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z550 scores against the A7S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony A7S II
EX-Z550 | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio EX-Z550
A7S II | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | October 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 70 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony A7S II
EX-Z550 | A7S II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the A7S II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and A7S II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and A7S II.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-Z550 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Type | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2015-10-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 169 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 143 grams (0.32 pounds) | 627 grams (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $149 | $2,767 |