Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550
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28 Overall
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2011
(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
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe EX-ZS15 was announced around the same time to the W550 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZS15 scores vs the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony W550
EX-ZS15 | W550 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-ZS15
W550 | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Display size | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W550
EX-ZS15 | W550 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS15 features external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sony W550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the W550.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and W550.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-07-18 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | - | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 2s |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 154 grams (0.34 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | - |
Cost at release | $248 | $119 |