Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 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
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 2 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W330
EX-ZR1000 | W330 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 34 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
W330 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W330
EX-ZR1000 | W330 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has 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 W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the W330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and W330.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-09-25 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 lbs) | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Form 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $572 | $170 |