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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(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
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony WX30

 EX-ZR10 WX30 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 WX30 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2010More modern by 10 months
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX30

 EX-ZR10 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
Sony WX30 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Sony WX30
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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