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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W560
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W560 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 12 months earlier than the W560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W560

 EX-Z550 W560 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W560 EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W560

 EX-Z550 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 and the W560.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and W560.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Sony W560
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography highlights
Sony W560 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Sony W560 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
Sony W560 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W560
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical 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 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 recording
Storage type 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 $139