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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W710, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 4 years prior to the W710 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores against the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W710

 EX-Z550 W710 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W710 EX-Z550 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W710

 EX-Z550 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the W710.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and W710.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
supports touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Sony W710
42
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W710
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.32 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Style of battery - 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $149 $90