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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the TX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX10

 EX-Z550 TX10 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TX10 EX-Z550 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX10

 EX-Z550 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 and the TX10.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX10 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
Sony TX10 Portrait photography information
34
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Sony TX10 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment sealing
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $149 $309