Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W550
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Released September 2012
(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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In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-ZR1000 was launched 15 months after the W550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W550
| EX-ZR1000 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 15 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
| W550 | EX-ZR1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W550
| EX-ZR1000 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the W550.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and W550.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2012-09-25 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 255g (0.56 lb) | 110g (0.24 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | - |
| Pricing at release | $572 | $119 |