Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX55
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z550 was brought out 18 months earlier than the TX55 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX55
EX-Z550 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-Z550
TX55 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX55
EX-Z550 | TX55 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the TX55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and TX55.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-24 |
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 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 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143g (0.32 pounds) | 109g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $149 | $350 |