Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX1

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.

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.

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.

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.