Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W610
EX-Z550 | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-Z550
W610 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W610
EX-Z550 | W610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |