Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX5

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony HX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 2 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the HX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and HX5.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.