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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W220, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 13 months later than the W220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W220

 EX-Z550 W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W220 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W220

 EX-Z550 W220 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outside 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) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the W220.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and W220.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z550 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z550 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W220 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Sony W220
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Sony W220
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $160