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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 4 years before the TX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX30

 EX-Z550 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TX30 EX-Z550 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX30

 EX-Z550 TX30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 and the TX30.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and TX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX30 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX30 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
environment proof
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Sony TX30 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Sony TX30 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $149 $230