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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A550

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 front
Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony A550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A100
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A550 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 3 years after the A550 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the A550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony A550

 EX-ZR700 A550 
RevealedJanuary 2013December 2009Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 A550 EX-ZR700 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A550

 EX-ZR700 A550 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution922k922kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the A550.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and A550 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and A550.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR700 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZR700 will result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR700 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Sony A550 Portrait photography info
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Sony A550 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Sony A550 Sports photography info
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low battery (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Sony A550 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (480 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Sony A550 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low battery (480 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Sony A550 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-29 2009-12-09
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 222g (0.49 pounds) 632g (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 480 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $370 $749