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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 21 months later than the G3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony G3

 EX-ZR10 G3 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 G3 EX-ZR10 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony G3

 EX-ZR10 G3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 has physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the G3.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and G3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR10 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $190 $200