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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 13 months after the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony WX5

 EX-ZR100 WX5 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WX5 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX5

 EX-ZR100 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outside measurements 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the WX5.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and WX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Sony WX5 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX5 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competitors (204g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $250