Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX20V

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 12 months prior to the HX20V and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to resolve more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.