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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 7 months after the WX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony WX10

 EX-ZR100 WX10 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WX10 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX10

 EX-ZR100 WX10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with exterior 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 WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the WX10.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and WX10.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Sony WX10 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Sony WX10
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Sony WX10
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Sony WX10
63
lighter than competition (204g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX10 Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Sony WX10
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $200