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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX99

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was released 8 years before the HX99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony HX99

 EX-ZR100 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HX99 EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018July 2011More modern by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX99

 EX-ZR100 HX99 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen dimensions

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the HX99.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and HX99.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX99 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Sony HX99 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (242g)
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Sony HX99 Sports photography features
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (360 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Sony HX99 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
76
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (242g)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
58
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Sony HX99 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
76
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX99
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 242g (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $469