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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W550 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the W550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony W550

 EX-Z800 W550 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-Z800

 W550 EX-Z800 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W550

 EX-Z800 W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the W550.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and W550.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Sony W550
34
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography info
Sony W550 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
Travel photography with Sony W550
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography information
Sony W550 Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
Sony W550 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-120 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One -
Cost at release $150 $119