Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 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
- Released January 2010
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W220
EX-Z550 | W220 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-Z550
W220 | EX-Z550 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W220
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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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 |