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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W550

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W550 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W550 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed 19 months after the W550 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony W550

 EX-ZR700 W550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 W550 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W550

 EX-ZR700 W550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the W550.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and W550.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Sony W550
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Sony W550
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
Sony W550 Landscape photography advice
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Sony W550 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-29 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 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 port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 470 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single -
Price at launch $370 $119