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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W550

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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-ZR400 vs Sony W550 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 19 months later than the W550 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony W550

 EX-ZR400 W550 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 W550 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W550

 EX-ZR400 W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the W550.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and W550 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and W550.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Sony W550 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Sony W550
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Sony W550 Sports photography features
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Sony W550 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than average (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Sony W550 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 500 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 -
Retail pricing $0 $119