Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A65

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony A65, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the A65 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z550 grades against the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and A65.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z550 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A65 will offer extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.