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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H55

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H55 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 2 years after the H55 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony H55

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 H55 
IntroducedSeptember 2012June 2010Newer by 28 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 H55 EX-ZR1000 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H55

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 H55 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has 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) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the H55.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H55 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and H55.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
28
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Sony H55
68
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
51
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
70
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Sony H55 Landscape photography advice
52
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
42
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Sony H55 Vlogging info
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing mic support
28
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H55 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H55
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $572 $235