Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX30
EX-Z550 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-Z550
TX30 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX30
EX-Z550 | TX30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |