Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX30
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX30 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
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Revealed July 2013

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was released 10 months prior to the TX30 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony TX30
EX-ZR1000 | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
TX30 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 10 months |
Screen size | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+768k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TX30
EX-ZR1000 | TX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has external 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 TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the TX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and TX30.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX30 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 255 gr (0.56 lb) | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $572 | $230 |