Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

The EX-ZR100 was introduced 24 months after the WX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony WX1
EX-ZR100 | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-ZR100
WX1 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX1
EX-ZR100 | WX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and WX1.
Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-ZR100 will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $149 |