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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 12 months prior to the W510 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W510

 EX-Z550 W510 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W510 EX-Z550 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W510

 EX-Z550 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the W510.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and W510.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Sony W510
35
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Sony W510
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
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 operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $149 $99