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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(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
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
  • Announced July 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony W550

 EX-ZS15 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 W550 EX-ZS15 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W550

 EX-ZS15 W550 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Sony W550
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Sony W550
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
maximum ISO low (0)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography info
Sony W550 Sports photography info
32
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography advice
Sony W550 Travel photography advice
61
decent MP (14MP)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography details
Sony W550 Landscape photography details
32
good maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W550 as a Vlogging camera
26
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (154g)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
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