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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX20 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 TX20
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 3 years prior to the TX20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX20

 EX-Z550 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TX20 EX-Z550 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX20

 EX-Z550 TX20 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony TX20 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the TX20.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and TX20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX20 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
Sony TX20 Portrait photography features
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Sony TX20 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
72
great battery power (250 per charge)
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
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 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
Battery life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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 Single Single
Retail cost $149 $330