Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W830

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W830 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the W830.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and W830 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and W830.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.