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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX5 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 14 months later than the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony HX5

 EX-ZR100 HX5 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HX5 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX5

 EX-ZR100 HX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical measurements 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 HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the HX5.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and HX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR100 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Sony HX5 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Sony HX5 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Sony HX5 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $275