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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX99

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 7 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony HX99

 EX-ZR1000 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 HX99 EX-ZR1000 
RevealedSeptember 2018September 2012Fresher by 72 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony HX99

 EX-ZR1000 HX99 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the HX99.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and HX99.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX99 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX99 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Sony HX99 Street photography advice
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (242g)
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Sony HX99 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
76
good battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
58
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Sony HX99 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
76
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony HX99
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-25 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 242 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $572 $469