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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled very close to the TX7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX7

 EX-Z550 TX7 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TX7 EX-Z550 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX7

 EX-Z550 TX7 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the TX7.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and TX7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-Z550 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Sony TX7 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Sony TX7 Travel photography information
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (149g)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $300