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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony WX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony WX1

 EX-ZR100 WX1 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WX1 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX1

 EX-ZR100 WX1 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX1 Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Sony WX1 Sports photography factors
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Sony WX1
63
lighter than competition in class (204g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
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