Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX1

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 14 months later than the WX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the WX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and WX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and WX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR10 will resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR10 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.