Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A37

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A37, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z550 was announced 3 years earlier than the A37 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z550 scores against the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 has got 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) and the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the A37.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and A37 is 95 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and A37.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A37 will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.