Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony NEX-7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 10 months later than the NEX-7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony NEX-7
EX-ZR1000 | NEX-7 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | December 2011 | Fresher by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
NEX-7 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony NEX-7
EX-ZR1000 | NEX-7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony NEX-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the NEX-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and NEX-7 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and NEX-7.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-7 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2011-12-13 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 lb) | 400 grams (0.88 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | 430 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $572 | $699 |