Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX100V

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 12 months after the HX100V so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR1000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.