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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W570 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 12 months prior to the W570 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W570

 EX-Z550 W570 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W570 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W570

 EX-Z550 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the W570.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and W570.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Sony W570 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Sony W570 Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Sony W570
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W570
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $159