Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 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
- Announced July 2011
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony W510
EX-ZR100 | W510 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-ZR100
W510 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W510
EX-ZR100 | W510 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |