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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX50

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 6 months before the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony WX50

 EX-ZR100 WX50 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WX50 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX50

 EX-ZR100 WX50 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the WX50.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and WX50.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Sony WX50
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (204g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (117g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Sony WX50 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
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 - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $250