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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced very close to the HX7V so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony HX7V

 EX-ZR100 HX7V 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HX7V EX-ZR100 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX7V

 EX-ZR100 HX7V 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 features physical 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) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the HX7V.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and HX7V.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX7V to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Sony HX7V Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Sony HX7V Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competitors (204g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX7V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $499