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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W380 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was brought out very close to the W380 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W380

 EX-Z550 W380 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W380 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W380

 EX-Z550 W380 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the W380.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and W380.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
Sony W380 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Sony W380 Travel photography information
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Sony W380
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W380
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $44