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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched September 2012
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 2 years after the W370 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W370

 EX-ZR1000 W370 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 34 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 W370 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W370

 EX-ZR1000 W370 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the W370.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and W370.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Sony W370 Portrait photography advice
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Sony W370
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (470 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
70
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Sony W370 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W370
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-25 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $572 $230