Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced February 2009

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was introduced 11 months later than the T900 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades against the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony T900
EX-Z550 | T900 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-Z550
T900 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony T900
EX-Z550 | T900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with outer 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) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony T900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 and the T900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and T900.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z550 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX-Z550 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 143g (0.32 lb) | 143g (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $149 | $300 |