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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony WX9
(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
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 3 months earlier than the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony WX9

 EX-ZR10 WX9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 WX9 EX-ZR10 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX9

 EX-ZR10 WX9 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the WX9.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX9 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX9 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
Sony WX9 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Sony WX9 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
41
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model NP-110 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $188