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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W550

 EX-Z90 W550 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-Z90

 W550 EX-Z90 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W550

 EX-Z90 W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Sony W550 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Sony W550 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Sony W550 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
Sony W550 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Sony W550 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
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