Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W730

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 17 months earlier than the W730 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides exterior 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 W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and W730.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.