Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z550/Casio-EX-Z550-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony_Cyber-shot_DSC-W550_0.jpg)
96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W550
EX-Z550 | W550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-Z550
W550 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W550
EX-Z550 | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z550-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W550-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z550-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W550-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z550-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W550-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z550-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W550-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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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 |