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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W610

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W610 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 5 months before the W610 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony W610

 EX-ZR100 W610 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 W610 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W610

 EX-ZR100 W610 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the W610.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and W610.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W610 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
63
lighter than others (204g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $200