Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony G3
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-ZR100 was introduced 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony G3
| EX-ZR100 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-ZR100
| G3 | EX-ZR100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony G3
| EX-ZR100 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the G3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and G3.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR100 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $300 | $200 |