Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A58

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony A58, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was announced 4 years prior to the A58 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has got 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 A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the A58.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and A58.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z550 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.