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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(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
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Renewed by Sony HX200V
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 3 months prior to the HX100V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony HX100V

 EX-ZR100 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HX100V EX-ZR100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX100V

 EX-ZR100 HX100V 
ReleasedJuly 2011October 2011Same generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the HX100V.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX100V to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Sony HX100V Sports photography details
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (577 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (577 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX100V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.70 m
Flash modes 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
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 577 grams (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $429