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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 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 W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was released 18 months earlier than the W550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W550

 EX-Z550 W550 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W550 EX-Z550 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W550

 EX-Z550 W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 features 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) while the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony W550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the W550.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and W550.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography highlights
Sony W550 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Sony W550 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
Sony W550 Travel photography info
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Sony W550
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Sony W550 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-07-24
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single -
Retail pricing $149 $119