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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX100V 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 7 months later than the TX100V so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony TX100V

 EX-ZR100 TX100V 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TX100V EX-ZR100 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k461kSharper display (+768k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TX100V

 EX-ZR100 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the TX100V.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and TX100V is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and TX100V.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX100V to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX100V Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Sony TX100V Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Sony TX100V Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition in class (204g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (147g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TX100V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $380