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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WX50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony WX50

 EX-Z550 WX50 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Casio EX-Z550

 WX50 EX-Z550 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony WX50

 EX-Z550 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 features physical 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 against the WX50.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and WX50.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
34
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
42
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Sony WX50
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony WX50
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Battery style - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $149 $250