Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was released 3 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W220
EX-ZR1000 | W220 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 46 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
W220 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W220
EX-ZR1000 | W220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features external dimensions 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony W220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the W220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and W220.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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), | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 pounds) | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $572 | $160 |