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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony T900

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony T900 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 2 years after the T900 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony T900

 EX-ZR100 T900 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 T900 EX-ZR100 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony T900

 EX-ZR100 T900 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got external 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) and the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the T900.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and T900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Sony T900
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
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 T900 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Sony T900 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors (204g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony T900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $300