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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 12 months prior to the W530 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W530

 EX-Z550 W530 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W530 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W530

 EX-Z550 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the W530.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and W530.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z550 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Sony W530 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
Sony W530 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Sony W530 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $149 $269