Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W320

Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 9 months after the W320 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the W320.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and W320.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W320 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR10 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.