Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX10
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2013

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX10 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 11 months earlier than the QX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony QX10
EX-ZR1000 | QX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
QX10 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony QX10
EX-ZR1000 | QX10 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the QX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and QX10.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony QX10 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2013-09-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | - |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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), | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | 255g (0.56 lbs) | 105g (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $572 | $250 |