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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 21 months before the HX50V making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony HX50V

 EX-ZR100 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HX50V EX-ZR100 
LaunchedApril 2013July 2011Fresher by 21 months
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX50V

 EX-ZR100 HX50V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the HX50V.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and HX50V.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Sony HX50V Travel photography features
64
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
great battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX50V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 204g (0.45 pounds) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life - 400 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $439