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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W730 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 3 years before the W730 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony W730

 EX-ZR10 W730 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 W730 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 28 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W730

 EX-ZR10 W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got 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) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the W730.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and W730.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W730 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Sony W730 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
Sony W730 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $190 $138