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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W830 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W830 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 5 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W830

 EX-Z550 W830 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W830 EX-Z550 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W830

 EX-Z550 W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with exterior 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 W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the W830.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and W830.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W830 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W830 Portrait photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
Sony W830 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Sony W830 Travel photography features
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W830
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $149 $128