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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 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
  • Released September 2012
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W530

 EX-ZR1000 W530 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2011Fresher by 21 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 W530 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W530

 EX-ZR1000 W530 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Sony W530 Sports photography factors
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Sony W530
70
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
Sony W530 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-09-25 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $572 $269