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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony T900
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony T900

 EX-Z550 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-Z550

 T900 EX-Z550 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony T900

 EX-Z550 T900 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Sony T900
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
Sony T900 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony T900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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