Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR10 was brought out 10 months earlier than the WX30 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony WX30
EX-ZR10 | WX30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-ZR10
WX30 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 10 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX30
EX-ZR10 | WX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and WX30.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX30 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $190 | $259 |