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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A350

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A350 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 3 years after the A350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony A350

 EX-ZR100 A350 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2008Newer by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A350 EX-ZR100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A350

 EX-ZR100 A350 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the A350.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and A350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and A350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A350 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Sony A350 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
heavier than average (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Sony A350 Sports photography advice
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Sony A350
63
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (674g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A350
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-07-19 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 674 gr (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $600