Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX1
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-S7 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

The EX-S7 was manufactured 7 months after the WX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-S7 grades vs the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony WX1
EX-S7 | WX1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-S7
WX1 | EX-S7 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony WX1
EX-S7 | WX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-S7 and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and WX1.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-S7 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent EX-S7 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-02-21 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $140 | $149 |