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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 12 months prior to the TX100V and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX100V

 EX-Z550 TX100V 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Casio EX-Z550

 TX100V EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX100V

 EX-Z550 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outer 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) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the TX100V.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and TX100V.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
Sony TX100V Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
Sony TX100V Landscape photography information
42
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Sony TX100V Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (147g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX100V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $149 $380