Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX99

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 9 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and HX99.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.