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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 12 months prior to the WX9 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony WX9

 EX-Z550 WX9 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-Z550

 WX9 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony WX9

 EX-Z550 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 against the WX9.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and WX9.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Sony WX9
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lb) -
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $149 $188