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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70 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 H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 21 months later than the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony H70

 EX-ZR1000 H70 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 H70 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H70

 EX-ZR1000 H70 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the H70.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and H70.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
Sony H70 Portrait photography features
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Sony H70 Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony H70
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-25 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $572 $199