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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Sony NEX-7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony NEX-7

 EX-ZR1000 NEX-7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012December 2011Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 NEX-7 EX-ZR1000 
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony NEX-7

 EX-ZR1000 NEX-7 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Sony NEX-7 Street photography details
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
70
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
great battery power (430 per charge)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Sony NEX-7
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
35
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony NEX-7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Alpha NEX-7
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