Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX7V

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 15 months later than the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys physical 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 HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and HX7V.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.