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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z550 was introduced 24 months earlier than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W610

 EX-Z550 W610 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W610 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W610

 EX-Z550 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 against the W610.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and W610.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Sony W610
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Sony W610 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W610
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $200