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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX350

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony HX350

 EX-ZR100 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HX350 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedDecember 2016July 2011Newer by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX350

 EX-ZR100 HX350 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the HX350.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and HX350.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX350 to offer you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Sony HX350 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Sony HX350 Sports photography information
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Sony HX350
63
lighter than average (204 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (652g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Sony HX350
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than average (652 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX350
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS BIONZ X
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 -