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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX70

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 16 months before the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony WX70

 EX-ZR10 WX70 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 WX70 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2010Fresher by 16 months
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX70

 EX-ZR10 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 features outside 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the WX70.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and WX70.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX70 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Sony WX70
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Sony WX70
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $190 $242