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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W320 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced around the same time to the W320 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W320

 EX-Z550 W320 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W320 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W320

 EX-Z550 W320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony W320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 against the W320.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and W320.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
Sony W320 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Sony W320
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Sony W320
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $149 $269