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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was launched 7 months after the W510 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony W510

 EX-ZR100 W510 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 W510 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W510

 EX-ZR100 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the W510.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and W510.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Sony W510 Travel photography features
63
lighter than others in class (204g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Sony W510
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
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 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $99