Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W220
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W220 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 2 years after the W220 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony W220
EX-ZR100 | W220 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-ZR100
W220 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W220
EX-ZR100 | W220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the W220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and W220.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $160 |