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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T99

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
  • Introduced September 2012
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Announced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 2 years after the T99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony T99

 EX-ZR1000 T99 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012July 2010Newer by 27 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 T99 EX-ZR1000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony T99

 EX-ZR1000 T99 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the T99.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and T99.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Sony T99
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (255g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Sony T99
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (470 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (255g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $572 $179