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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W320

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W320 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 19 months after the W320 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony W320

 EX-ZR100 W320 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 W320 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W320

 EX-ZR100 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the W320.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and W320.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W320 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Sony W320 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Sony W320
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $269