Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony a5100

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony a5100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z550 was launched 5 years before the a5100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony a5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the a5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and a5100 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and a5100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z550 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony a5100 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.