Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W510
EX-Z550 | W510 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-Z550
W510 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W510
EX-Z550 | W510 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |