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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W350 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured about the same time to the W350 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W350

 EX-Z550 W350 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W350 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W350

 EX-Z550 W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the W350.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and W350.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Sony W350
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Sony W350
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $149 $200