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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(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
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony WX30

 EX-ZR100 WX30 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WX30 EX-ZR100 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX30

 EX-ZR100 WX30 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Sony WX30 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Sony WX30
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average (204 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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