Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S950

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony S950, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 11 months later than the S950 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outside dimensions 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 S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the S950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and S950.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer EX-Z550 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.