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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W550

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W550 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was brought out 6 months prior to the W550 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony W550

 EX-ZS5 W550 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 W550 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony W550

 EX-ZS5 W550 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 has got external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony W550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the W550.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and W550 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and W550.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography highlights
Sony W550 Sports photography highlights
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography info
Sony W550 Travel photography info
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography info
Sony W550 Landscape photography info
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W550 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 110 grams (0.24 lb)
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 All around 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 feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 -
Retail pricing $100 $119