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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched within a month of the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony HX9V

 EX-ZR100 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HX9V EX-ZR100 
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX9V

 EX-ZR100 HX9V 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 features 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 HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the HX9V.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (204 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (245 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
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
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $328