Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W570
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W570 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W570 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was announced 7 months later than the W570 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W570 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony W570
EX-ZR100 | W570 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Casio EX-ZR100
W570 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W570
EX-ZR100 | W570 | |||
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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 W570 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outside dimensions 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 W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the W570.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and W570.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W570 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $159 |