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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was released within a month of the W310 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W310

 EX-Z550 W310 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W310 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W310

 EX-Z550 W310 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the W310.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and W310.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography info
Sony W310 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Sony W310
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Sony W310
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Sony W310 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W310
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $149 $150