Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W620
EX-Z550 | W620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-Z550
W620 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W620
EX-Z550 | W620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |