Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 21 months later than the W530 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and W530.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.