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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
31
Features
25
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
  • Released January 2010
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony H50, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 12 months later than the H50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony H50

 EX-Z550 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Casio EX-Z550

 H50 EX-Z550 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony H50

 EX-Z550 H50 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the H50.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and H50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z550 to show greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z550 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
Sony H50 Travel photography info
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
43
built-in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Sony H50
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
34
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony H50
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $149 $80