Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX90V

Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides outer 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 HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and HX90V.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.