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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony WX10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 12 months prior to the WX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony WX10

 EX-Z550 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Casio EX-Z550

 WX10 EX-Z550 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony WX10

 EX-Z550 WX10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the WX10.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
34
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Sony WX10 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
Sony WX10 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Sony WX10
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony WX10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $200