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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
Sony W320
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W320

 EX-ZR1000 W320 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2010Fresher by 34 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 W320 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W320

 EX-ZR1000 W320 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (255g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Sony W320 Vlogging info
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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