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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 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 G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 3 years after the G3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony G3

 EX-ZR1000 G3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 G3 EX-ZR1000 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony G3

 EX-ZR1000 G3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony G3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the G3.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and G3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Sony G3 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-25 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 pictures -
Battery style 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $572 $200