Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX30
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
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Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-ZR1000 was brought out 23 months before the QX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony QX30
| EX-ZR1000 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
| QX30 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | September 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony QX30
| EX-ZR1000 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the QX30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and QX30.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony QX30 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Introduced | 2012-09-25 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | - |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | None |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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), | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 255g (0.56 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-130 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $572 | $348 |