Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 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
- Released September 2012
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W530
EX-ZR1000 | W530 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 21 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
W530 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W530
EX-ZR1000 | W530 | |||
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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.
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.

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.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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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 |