Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony WX30, 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 sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was released very close to the WX30 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony WX30
EX-ZR100 | WX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-ZR100
WX30 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX30
EX-ZR100 | WX30 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and WX30.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 40.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $259 |