Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.