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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A350

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A350 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 4 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony A350

 EX-ZR1000 A350 
LaunchedSeptember 2012June 2008More recent by 53 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 A350 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony A350

 EX-ZR1000 A350 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the A350.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and A350.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Sony A350
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Sony A350 Street photography highlights
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
more heavy than competition (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Sony A350
70
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (255g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (674 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Sony A350 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Sony A350
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
no video
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony A350
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-09-25 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 674g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery life 470 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One One
Price at release $572 $600