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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 7 months after the WX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony WX9

 EX-ZR100 WX9 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WX9 EX-ZR100 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX9

 EX-ZR100 WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the WX9.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and WX9 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and WX9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX9 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Sony WX9 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Sony WX9
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others in class (204g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $188