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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WX220 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony WX220

 EX-Z550 WX220 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Casio EX-Z550

 WX220 EX-Z550 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony WX220

 EX-Z550 WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 features 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) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the WX220.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and WX220.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX220 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good resolution (18MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Sony WX220 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony WX220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 grams (0.32 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 210 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $149 $198