Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony a1

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony a1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 12 years before the a1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z550 grades against the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony a1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and a1 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and a1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z550 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will offer more detail having an extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.