Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony ZV-1
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Announced May 2020
- Updated by Sony ZV-1 II

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-ZR100 was released 9 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony ZV-1
EX-ZR100 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Casio EX-ZR100
ZV-1 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Announced | May 2020 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 107 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony ZV-1
EX-ZR100 | ZV-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the ZV-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and ZV-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and ZV-1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony ZV-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 40.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 204g (0.45 pounds) | 294g (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 260 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $750 |