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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H200

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H200 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
  • Launched September 2012
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 months before the H200 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony H200

 EX-ZR1000 H200 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 H200 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H200

 EX-ZR1000 H200 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys outer dimensions 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 H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the H200.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and H200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and H200.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H200 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (255g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Sony H200 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
Sony H200 Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than others (255 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (240 shots)
more heavy than average (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (255g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (530 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-25 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $572 $250