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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony NEX-5R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out within a month of the NEX-5R which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony NEX-5R

 EX-ZR1000 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 NEX-5R EX-ZR1000 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony NEX-5R

 EX-ZR1000 NEX-5R 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the NEX-5R.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and NEX-5R is 90 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 includes the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Street photography highlights
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography features
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
68
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography info
70
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (470 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
31
touchscreen functionality
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony NEX-5R
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-25 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life 470 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $572 $750