Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 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
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 2 years later than the W320 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W320
EX-ZR1000 | W320 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 34 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
W320 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W320
EX-ZR1000 | W320 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the W320.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and W320.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-09-25 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $572 | $269 |