Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony G3
EX-ZR1000 | G3 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 46 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
G3 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony G3
EX-ZR1000 | G3 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |