Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H70
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H70 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
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H70 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was announced 7 months later than the H70 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony H70
EX-ZR100 | H70 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Casio EX-ZR100
H70 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony H70
EX-ZR100 | H70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the H70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and H70.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | BIONZ |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $199 |