Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2009
(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
- Introduced July 2011
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z90 was manufactured 23 months prior to the W550 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W550
EX-Z90 | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-Z90
W550 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 23 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W550
EX-Z90 | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 against the W550.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and W550.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W550 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-60 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | - |
Retail cost | $150 | $119 |