Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony G3
EX-ZR10 | G3 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-ZR10
G3 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony G3
EX-ZR10 | G3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |