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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A58

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A58 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Sony A57
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A58 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was released 3 years earlier than the A58 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony A58

 EX-ZR100 A58 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A58 EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedNovember 2013July 2011More modern by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A58

 EX-ZR100 A58 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides exterior 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) and the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the A58.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and A58 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and A58.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A58 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Sony A58
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Sony A58
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Sony A58 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than others in class (204g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
good battery power (690 CIPA)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Sony A58
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (690 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Sony A58 Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A58
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony SLT-A58
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 492 grams (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $645