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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Sony W220
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W220

 EX-ZR1000 W220 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 W220 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W220

 EX-ZR1000 W220 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Sony W220
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W220
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
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