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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 9 months before the HX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony HX200V

 EX-ZR100 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HX200V EX-ZR100 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2011Fresher by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX200V

 EX-ZR100 HX200V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer 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) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the HX200V.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
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lighter than average in class (204g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
good battery power (450 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (583 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX200V Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery power (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (583g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX200V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 583 grams (1.29 lb)
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 life - 450 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $480