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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 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
  • Announced September 2012
Sony W330
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W330

 EX-ZR1000 W330 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2010Fresher by 34 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 W330 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W330

 EX-ZR1000 W330 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Sony W330 Street photography features
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony W330
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W330
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
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