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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W620, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z550 was released 24 months earlier than the W620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W620

 EX-Z550 W620 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W620 EX-Z550 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W620

 EX-Z550 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has got external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the W620.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and W620.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z550 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than average (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than average (116g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Sony W620 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Retail pricing $149 $102