Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX500
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Superseded the Sony WX350
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Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z550 was revealed 6 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z550 grades against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony WX500
| EX-Z550 | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-Z550
| WX500 | EX-Z550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2015 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 64 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony WX500
| EX-Z550 | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the WX500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and WX500.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2015-04-14 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 143 gr (0.32 lb) | 236 gr (0.52 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 life | - | 360 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $149 | $348 |